Having practiced as a Midwife for 40 years, I was pleased to be learning new things from this presentation. I think every birth provider should see this material. I have retired from full scope midwifery, but am now offering Mindfulness Based Childbirth Education and Parenting classes and this information will be so useful to my students.
- Melissa Lonergan, www.mindfulbirtheducation.com
Supporting the Posterior Baby: A Shift in Perspective
with Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CPLD, CLC
(a 4 hour workshop)
In our unique Supporting the Posterior Baby workshop, topics include dynamics and biomechanics and the most recent obstetrical and anthropological research in regards to pelvic shape variation, baby positioning, and fetal descent and rotation. We analyze the often cited concerns about posterior positioning and reframe them in light of current research. We then develop and practice observational skills and positions for recognizing fetal positioning and supporting descent and rotation for efficient labor progress and autonomy for the birthing person.
This workshop is a four hour session.
Handouts are included in the workshop and are intended to be used as a reference after completion of the workshop. Our positioning handbooks are available at a discounted rate with the purchase of a workshop ticket.
*Scholarship opportunities for BIPOC birth workers for the Supporting Posterior Babies workshop are available.
Please complete the form at this link to apply for a scholarship and Brittany will be in touch.*
IN PERSON
Thursday September 25th, 2025
10:30am to 2:30pm
Held at Breathe Life PT in Cherry Hill, NJ
$100 early bird pricing through July 31st
$125 after
(Blossoming Bellies Partnership Members get 20% off!)
Looking to schedule this workshop for your hospital team, obstetrical or midwifery practice, or doula group?
Contact Brittany to set up a workshop!
with Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CPLD, CLC
(a 4 hour workshop)
In our unique Supporting the Posterior Baby workshop, topics include dynamics and biomechanics and the most recent obstetrical and anthropological research in regards to pelvic shape variation, baby positioning, and fetal descent and rotation. We analyze the often cited concerns about posterior positioning and reframe them in light of current research. We then develop and practice observational skills and positions for recognizing fetal positioning and supporting descent and rotation for efficient labor progress and autonomy for the birthing person.
This workshop is a four hour session.
Handouts are included in the workshop and are intended to be used as a reference after completion of the workshop. Our positioning handbooks are available at a discounted rate with the purchase of a workshop ticket.
*Scholarship opportunities for BIPOC birth workers for the Supporting Posterior Babies workshop are available.
Please complete the form at this link to apply for a scholarship and Brittany will be in touch.*
IN PERSON
Thursday September 25th, 2025
10:30am to 2:30pm
Held at Breathe Life PT in Cherry Hill, NJ
$100 early bird pricing through July 31st
$125 after
(Blossoming Bellies Partnership Members get 20% off!)
Looking to schedule this workshop for your hospital team, obstetrical or midwifery practice, or doula group?
Contact Brittany to set up a workshop!
Wow, Brittany! I LOVED this! This explained and answered so many of my questions and observations through my three years as a birth doula. The positions that I observed unmedicated birthing clients naturally taking were often not similar at all to medicated birthing clients, and I wondered why we didn't try to emulate unmedicated positions more closely. This also tracked with my own six experiences of childbirth - first born by cesarean and then five unmedicated VBACs. I will try to suggest incorporating what I now know about posterior babies to relieve the pressure my client feels in needing to turn her baby. You are so incredibly thorough, personable, and sensitive to others' needs. I look forward to taking MANY of your trainings in the future, and I will recommend your workshops to all my birthworker friends! THANK YOU!
- Catherine Young, CD(DONA), CVD TVL, C-VBACS
Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, VBAC Specialist
https://www.novabirthservices.com/
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