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Birthwise Midwifery School is an accredited institution founded in 1994 in Bridgton, Maine. Birthwise offers a 3-year midwifery certificate program, a 14-month midwifery assistant program, and Doula Training workshops. Student financial aid is available through the Federal Student Financial Aid program as well as two institutional scholarships. The program is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council and licensed by the Maine Department of Education and the New Hampshire Department of Education. International students are eligible to enroll.
- May 26, 2020
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Lakes Region Coalition to End Domestic and Sexualized Violence
Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St, Bridgton, ME 04009, USAMay 26, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
StephanieNoyes
LakesRegion Prevention Advocate
She/her/hers
ThroughThese Doors(formerlyFamily Crisis Services)
Cell:207-387-3418
Office:207-647-8501
Fax:207-647-2250
24-hourHelpline: 800-537-6066
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- June 4, 2020
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Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition
June 4, 2020 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meeting in Augusta
Contact [email protected] for more info
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- June 14, 2020
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Maternal and Child Health and Substance Exposed Infant Conference
Lewiston, ME, USAJune 14, 2020 - June 15, 2020
Who should Attend?
- Clinicians
- Medical providers
- Social service providers
- Prevention professionals
- Public health professionals
- Behavioral health professionals
- Parents
- Community members and others
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
490 Pleasant St, Lewiston, ME 04240
ramadalewistonmaine.comAbout the Conference
An educational opportunity to discuss strategies to optimize maternal and child health. Presenters will discuss healthy pregnancy (prenatal and postpartum), healthy infants and children, programs and supports for families and children affected by substance use, innovative approaches for working with families, and the many resources available to this population.
Registration Information Coming Soon!
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- June 23, 2020
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Lakes Region Coalition to End Domestic and Sexualized Violence
Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St, Bridgton, ME 04009, USAJune 23, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
StephanieNoyes
LakesRegion Prevention Advocate
She/her/hers
ThroughThese Doors(formerlyFamily Crisis Services)
Cell:207-387-3418
Office:207-647-8501
Fax:207-647-2250
24-hourHelpline: 800-537-6066
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Midwifery Matters
Birthwise's biannual journal of research and evidence-based information for out-of-hospital midwives
Latest Issue
Winter 2019
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The Birth House
Birthwise’s freestanding birth center and free community clinic
Together, staff midwives and Birthwise Midwifery School students operate the Birth House, an on-site clinic and freestanding birth center that offers free Well Body and reproductive health services to the community at low cost. The Birth House uses a service-learning model and students are involved in all aspects of care under the supervision of a midwife, gaining valuable experience while providing much-needed and quality care to the western Maine community. Learn more.
The Birth House services include:
| Births & Prenatal Care | Annual Well Body Exams |
| Breast Exams | Pap Smears |
| Nutritional Counseling | Family Planning Counseling |
| Fertility Awareness Education | Routine screening for STIs and GYN infections |
