Instructors

David Hayes, MD

Doctor Hayes’ primary interests have been obstetrics and gynecology in resource poor settings, out of hospital birth, and critical care obstetrics. A long time breech birth provider, he is currently the Medical Director of Breech Without Borders, an international non-profit dedicated to the resurrection and promotion of vaginal breech birth worldwide.

He has worked for Médecins Sans Frontières in many roles including Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in multiple projects, a Fistula Repair program, Lassa Fever control program, General Surgery, and Emergency Department coverage. Dr Hayes also operated an out-of-hospital, full-spectrum obstetric practice for twenty years.

Rixa Freeze, PhD virtual instructor

Rixa Freeze has a PhD from the University of Iowa and is a researcher, professor, and mother of 4 children. Her current research specialization is vaginal breech birth. She is the founder of Breech Without Borders, a nonprofit dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. She blogs at Stand and Deliver.

Kristine Lauria, CPM virtual instructor

Kristine Lauria, midwife, works for Médecins Sans Frontières and became BWB’s Global Midwifery Director in 2022. She has attended over 5000 births in more than 25 countries around the world, including 520 vaginal breech births, 419 sets of vaginal twins, and 9 sets of vaginal triplets. She is the creator and instructor of BWB’s Master Class on breech & twins.

February 24 Schedule: Breech Training

8-8:30 amIntroduction and Q&A

8:30 am-12:30 pmGroup 1: Simulations

Hands-on practice using Sophie and Her Mum simulators

8:30 am-12:30 pmGroup 2: Activity stations

Breech birth video analysis
Clinical scenarios (with hands-on practice)

12:30-1:30 pmLunch

You may want to bring a packed lunch

1:30-5:30 pmGroup 1: Activity stations

Breech birth video analysis
Clinical scenarios (with hands-on practice)

1:30-5:30 pmGroup 2: Simulations

Hands-on practice using Sophie and Her Mum simulators

5:30-6 pmFinal Gathering

Q&A and wrap-up

February 26: BTI Lecture Day Schedule

9 am-1 pmLectures Part 1

1-2 pmLunch

2-6 pmLectures Part 2

February 27: BTI Advanced Simulation Schedule

9 am-1 pmMorning Group Simulations

2-6 pmAfternoon Group Simulations

Location Information

  • The Living Centre
  • 16 Trinity Place, East Melbourne, , AU
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FAQs

What is your cancellation policy?
If you are called away to a birth or family emergency on the day of the training and cannot reschedule your breech training day, you will receive 2 month's virtual access to the activity station materials (preferred) or $150 refund.

If you miss the BTI lecture day due to a birth or family emergency, you will receive a refund; if canceled for other reasons, you will receive our online collection of lectures (Breech Bonus Lectures).

If you miss the BTI simulation day to a birth or family emergency, we will do our best to reschedule you or issue a refund.

If you miss the BTI lecture day, but are also registered for the 2nd day of simulations, you will be able to participate in the simulations only if you have previously attended an in-person breech training day with BWB.

Otherwise workshop tickets are nonrefundable.

Do I need to be enrolled in Breech Pro 2.0 to attend the workshop?
Yes. All registrants to our in-person trainings are required to have a current Breech Pro 2.0 enrollment. Your workshop registration includes enrollment in or upgrade to Breech Pro 2.0.

What if I already completed the original Breech Pro?
In an effort to ensure all students have received the most accurate and updated information, all registrants with a previous Breech Pro account are required to upgrade to and complete Breech Pro 2.0.

Do I have to complete Breech Pro 2.0 prior to the workshop?
Yes, you must have completed 100% of Breech Pro 2.0 to be admitted on your hands-on training day. You will be asked to show your certificate of completion (downloadable upon finishing the course). If you have not completed the course, you will not be allowed to attend the hands-on training and you will not receive a refund on any portion of the training. 

How long will I have access to Breech Pro 2.0?
Access to Breech Pro 2.0 is for one full year from the date of registration/enrollment.

Is there a deadline to register? 
We accept late registrations. However, there will be an additional charge if registering after the cut-off date of 1 month prior to the event. 

Do you offer CPDs/CMEs?
The workshop is currently approved for 23.5 CPD hours with ACM (14.5 CE for Breech Pro 2.0, 9 CEs for hands-on). The advanced simulation sessions include 4 additional CEs. ACM CPD application is in process for the BTI. 

Participants can self-claim RANZCOG CME credits for all activities. 

How do I track my book order? 
Please email [email protected].

Questions?
Please contact us at [email protected] or visit breechwithoutborders.org.

Breech Pro 2.0 Completion Information:

All attendees will be required to present their certificate of completion of the online course, Breech Pro 2.0, in order to attend the hand-on training. Those who cannot provide either a printed or digital copy of their certificate will not be able to enter the training. No refunds will be provided if unable to attend unless previous communication and approval has occurred.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

  • Please read the above information before clicking "Yes".

  • 100% completion is required prior to attending the training

  • For attendees in Geelong or Wagga Wagga

  • Your registration will include upgrade/renewal to Breech Pro 2.0, which must be completed prior to attending the training

  • 1. Breech training day + Breech Pro 2.0
    2. BTI lecture day
    3. BTI advanced simulation session

  • 1. Breech training day + Breech Pro 2.0
    2. BTI lecture day

  • Discounted for attendees (normally $225). All proceeds support our scholarship fund.

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