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13th Annual DONA International Conference

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Agenda At A Glance

Pre-Conference Events

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lamaze Childbirth Educator Workshop

 

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lamaze Childbirth Educator Workshop

 

 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pre-Conference A - Observing and Interpreting Newborn Behavior: Using Behavioral Observations as the Basis for Postpartum Parent Support and Guidance

   

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mini Retreat for DONA Approved Doula Trainers


13th Annual DONA International Conference
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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007

4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Conference Registration begins

 

 

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm 

Exhibit Hall Opens

 

 

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall

 

 

7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Conference Volunteer Orientation

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FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2007

7:00 am – 10:15 am

Conference Registration Continues

 

 

7:00 am – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

 

 

8:15 am – 8:45 am

Welcome and Conference Opening

 

 

8:45 am – 9:45 am

General Session

 

 

9:45 am – 10:20 am

Coffee/Tea in Exhibit Hall

 

 

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

 

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch (Tables will be labeled by Region.)

 

 

12:45 pm – 1:20 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

 

 

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

General Session

 

 

2:30 pm – 3:05 pm

Refreshments in Exhibit Hall

 

 

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

 

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

DONA International Membership Meeting

 

 

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Sharing Circles

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SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007

7:00 am – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

 

 

7:30 am – 8:15 am

Conference Registration Continues

 

 

8:15 am – 9:30 am

General Session

 

 

9:30 am – 10:05 am

Coffee/Tea in Exhibit Hall; Silent Auction Closes

 

 

10:15 am – 11:45 am

Concurrent Sessions

 

 

11:45 am – 1:45 pm

Founders' Awards Lunch

 

 

12:45 pm –1:35 pm

Exhibit Hall Open; Pick Up Silent Auction Items

 

 

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

General Session

 

 

2:45 pm – 3:20 pm

Refreshments in Exhibit Hall (last chance to visit exhibits)

 

 

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

 

 

 

Enjoy an informal evening with new acquaintances, long-time friends or special family in the hotel plaza right outside the door or travel a short distance to see what the city of St. Louis has to offer.

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SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2007

7:45 am – 8:30 am

American Breakfast Buffet

 

 

8:30 am – 9:45 am

General Session

 

 

10:00 am – 11:30 am

General Session

 

 

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

2007 Conference Photo Review, 2008 Conference Preview and Closing with Traditional Round of Dona Nobis Pacem

 

 

1:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Postpartum Doula Workshop

 

 

3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Birth Doula Workshop

 

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Post Conference Events

MONDAY, JULY 23, 2007

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Postpartum Doula Workshop

 

 

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Birth Doula Workshop

 

 

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Birth Doula Workshop

 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Postpartum Doula Workshop

 

 

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Birth Doula Workshop

 

 

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Birth Doula Trainer Workshop

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007

8:00 am - 1:15 pm

Postpartum Doula Workshop

 

 

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Birth Doula Trainer Workshop

 

 

3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Postpartum Doula Trainer Workshop

 

 

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Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri
July 19-22, 2007

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Pre-Conference Events

Thursday, July 19

Friday, July 20

Saturday, July 21

Sunday, July 22

Post Conference Events

Register Today for the Event of the Year!

Download the Registration Form
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Here's what some of our attendees had to say about past DONA International conferences:

"I love meeting other doulas – so much nurturing energy! I feel I will use lots of the information I learned in my doula practice and teaching as a CBE. Thanks for a great conference."

"This has been an experience of a life time. It has been inspirational to be among so many like-minded people. The conference was well organized. Great speakers. Great topics. I look forward to the next one! Well Done. Thank you for your efforts."

"This was wonderful. I was impressed with how professional the conference was put on. The hotel was great and the rate for such a wonderful place enabled me to bring my family. I hope to find this in the future. ... I was always proud to be a DONA-certified Doula, due to the professionalism of DONA and this conference reassured me even more."

"I have many tools to take home + learn more. It was wonderful to be in a place where like minds are so plentiful. Networking was great. Learning about others' practices and life experiences. Good information to meet with medical community on one on one basis. I have a path to follow or pursue to be more helpful in my clients process, my own life + community. The Volunteering was great fun. It was nice to be useful in the Doula Spirit! It was a healing trip for me + a growing trip. These 5 days have shown that many different people see birth + postpartum in different + caring ways. It is great to have new friends to bounce thoughts + ideas off of."

"You put on a wonderful conference! I look forward to next year's conference already!"

 

 

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