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Click here to view the 2009 Conference Brochure!
Early Bird Deadline has been extended to July 6th at 5:00 pm EST! You still have time to register and also save money!
Please note that there has been a change in schedule -
Session 106 is now Healing the Doula: Recovering From our Clients' Losses and Disappoinments - presented by Miriam Maslin.
Session 302 is now The Mother-Baby Love, Bonding and the Roots of a Thriving Society - presented by Suzanne Arms.
The pre-conference program 'Use of TENS in Labor for Birth Doulas' is now full.
We are excited to host the 15th Annual DONA International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We have worked hard to design an invigorating and dynamic program that will help each participant return home energized to support birthing and postpartum families.
Everyone is invited: birth doulas, postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, nurses, midwives, doctors, massage therapists, lactation consultants, parent educators, social workers, and all others with an interest birthing and postpartum families.
At this conference we offer you the opportunity to learn from and mingle with many distinguished speakers and authors. You can learn new skills, network with new and experienced doulas and other professionals, renew old friendships and make new ones. Last but not least…..our conferences are FUN!
Since you give to others all year, give yourself the treat that you deserve. Meet us in Atlanta!
Click here for online registration!
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to the following for helping to sponsor our upcoming conference:
Gold Level Sponsor:
Your Doula Bag
Bronze Level Sponsors:
G Diapers
Sleepy Wrap, Inc.
CIMS (Coalition for Improving Maternity Services)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The 2009 DONA International Conference will be held at The Westin Peachtree Plaza in the heart of central downtown Atlanta, conveniently located near the new Georgia Aquarium—the world’s largest aquarium, Atlantic Station—Atlanta’s new retail and entertainment district, Imagine It–Children’s Museum of Atlanta, the Coca Cola Museum, Turner Field–home of the Atlanta Braves, as well as many great restaurants, nightclubs and stores on Peachtree Street. The Westin Peachtree Plaza offers a state of the art workout gym, an indoor-outdoor 11th floor pool with a dramatic retractable curved glass roof and a business center. The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View, a tri-level complex featuring a revolving restaurant and lounge, offers dramatic, panoramic views of Atlanta . Floor-to-ceiling windows in each guestroom provide even more fantastic views of downtown Atlanta and surrounding attractions, along with signature comfort and amenities, including high-speed Internet access, the Westin
Heavenly® Bed and marble Heavenly Bath®.
There is convenient on-site parking available at $23 per day for valet parking and $19 plus tax per day for self-parking.
Click here to visit the The Westin Peachtree Plaza web site.
VOLUNTEERS INVITED
Conference volunteers assist DONA International to present a high-quality, well-organized conference. Volunteers will not miss sessions or meals. Place a check mark on the volunteer line on the registration form and our Volunteer Chair will contact you after your form is processed, a few weeks after it is received. Your help and support will be greatly appreciated.
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CONFERENCE ARCHIVES
Conference Tapes and CDs from past events are now available!
The 10th through 14th Annual DONA International Conferences Tapes and CDs can be purchased online.
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