October 31, 2007; Eugene, Oregon; sponsored by PESI Healthcare.

November 1, 2007; Portland, Oregon; sponsored by PESI HealthCare.

March 12-15, 2008; Barbados, West Indies; sponsored by Symposia Medicus.

October 13, 2007; Portland, Oregon; sponsored by Chapter VI, Region VI, American College of Nurse-Midwives. 

November 16-18, 2007; Portland, Oregon; sponsored by Birthingway Midwifery School

June 15-18, 2008; Las Vegas, Nevada; sponsored by Symposia Medicus. 

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the current average cost of having a a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and birth is $7,600.  For more information, click here to go to Health Care Expenditures for Uncomplicated Pregnancies.  (Posted 11/01/07)

November 16, 2007; Corvallis, Oregon; sponsored by Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

 A recent survey of mothers reveals some disturbing things about hospital maternity care that may make pregnant women want to take a closer look at their options. To read more, click here to see the AlterNet article posted on October 20, 2007. (Posted on 11/2/07)

March 26-30, 2008; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; sponsored by Midwifery Today.