10.6 Waterbirth: Calm seas or stormy waters?

In this session, renowned international midwifery expert Dianne Garland discusses the current evidence around water use during labour and birth, parent and midwife preparation, and what is happening nationally and internationally. Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery Contribution from: Dianne Garland, Midwifery Consultant and Author of 'Waterbirth - an attitude to care' Biography Dianne Garland SRN RM ADM PGCEA MSc Qualified as a midwife in 1983, her waterbirth teaching/research has taken her all over the world, from Australia, China, the United States, and India. Her book “Revisiting Waterbirth – an attitude to care” was published 2017. Dianne works as an expert witness, University lecturer and maintains her clinical skills on a midwife-led / consultant unit in Kent. Dianne has various roles including professional advisor in Chinese and Indian birth centres. After launching her company in 2005 www.midwifeexpert.com. her roles have expanded in the UK and abroad. In 2018 Dianne joined the NSA advisory panel Register your free place today to get a personalised reminder from us. Join us at 7 pm on Wednesday for this hour-long online programme with live audience Q&A to update your knowledge.Live on Maternity and Midwifery Forum | 7pm London, UK | Wednesday's throughout 2023 Support us on Patreon. Catch up on demand Every episode is available free after the live stream – this is created especially for you by Neil Stewart Associates and filmed by Narrowcast Media Group and is available from Midwifery Forum’s YouTube – don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Catch up on the highlights with our supporters - MATFLIX.