Midwifery Today Conference
“Nurturing a Better Future through Birth”

Eugene, Oregon
March 11–12, 2009 Pre-Conference
March 13–15, 2009 Conference

SPEAKERS      CLASSES      CEUs      LOCATION      TRAVEL      TESTIMONIALS      MORE INFORMATION

Photo by Michele Anderson http://www.pinkletoes.com   Welcome to Eugene! Please join us for this very important conference. We are incorporating many subject areas critical to the practices of midwives, doulas and counselors. In addition to a rich offering of how-to classes, we will have classes on skills development, massage and sexual abuse issues. There is truly something for every practitioner who works with mothers. Learn to be the best practitioner you can be while being supported in your calling—and having fun too! love,  jan

Confirmed speakers include:

Classes will include the following topics.

Please see program for full listing of classes.

Continuing Education Units

Pending approval, CEUs will be offered for ACNM, MEAC and the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners. CEU fees are indicated on the conference registration form.

Location and Accommodations

Hilton Eugene and Conference Center
66 E. 6th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 342-2000 or (800) 937-6660
Fax: (541) 342-6661
www.hiltoneugene.com

The conference will be held at Hilton Eugene and Conference Center. The hotel, which was the location of the 2007 conference, is in the center of Eugene's downtown district. Located just off the I-5 corridor, in the heart of downtown Eugene, the hotel is adjacent to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 12 miles from the Eugene airport and minutes away from the University of Oregon. Within walking distance of the hotel you will find thirty excellent restaurants and the Fifth Street Public Market/Station Square. Guests benefit from numerous amenities and services, including complimentary round-trip shuttle to and from the airport. Enjoy the exciting Big River Grille restaurant inside the Hilton Hotel featuring fresh and creative Northwest cuisine. Guestroom key allows access to the indoor pool, exercise facility and outdoor Jacuzzi.

Registrants who call the Hilton Eugene directly at (541) 342-2000 or (800) 937-6660 by February 7, 2009, will receive the discounted rate. (Discounted rooms may be limited so book early for best results.) Reservations made after this date are subject to space and rate availability. You must mention that you are participating in the Midwifery Today conference to receive the discounted room rate of $109.00 for a standard single/double room or $119.00 for a standard triple/quad room. No more than 4 people are allowed in a room. Extra people will be charged $15 per person, per night on top of the quadruple rate. All rooms are subject to state and local taxes (currently 10.5%) per room, per night. Group rates will be extended two days prior and two days following the conference dates, based on availability. The hotel accepts requests for room types (e.g., kings, queens) at the time of reservations; however, they cannot guarantee their availability upon arrival. Any reservation canceled within 48 hours of scheduled arrival will be charged a full night's room and tax.

Parking at the Eugene Hilton: Parking fees have been waived for attendees of the Midwifery Today conference. Attendees staying at the hotel will have parking fees taken off their bill. Attendees not staying at the Hilton Eugene will have their parking validated.

Travel Information

Staying at the Hilton Eugene makes the most sense if you are traveling from outside the area, because conference days are long, and it's fun to relax with other participants at the end of the day. Also, there is complimentary airport shuttle for those staying at the Hilton. If you need other hotel information however, or other general information about the Eugene-Springfield area, contact the Eugene Chamber of Commerce at (541) 484-1314.

Directions to the Hilton Eugene and Conference Center

• By Car: Driving north or south on Interstate 5, take exit 194B. Go west for about one mile; take Exit 1. Merge left and follow signs to "City Center/U of O." Get into the right lane, cross the river and then take the downtown exit for The Hult Center/6th Avenue. Get in the left lane. The Hilton Eugene will be one block ahead on your left. The entrance to the underground parking lot is just past the hotel's main entrance.
• Amtrak: The train station is just two blocks from the Hilton Eugene. From the station, walk south to 6th Avenue. The hotel will be across the street, to your left.
• Airline: Eugene is serviced by America West Express, Horizon Air, SkyWest (the Delta Connection) and United Express.

View Scrapbooks of Previous Eugene Conferences

• 2001
• 2005

Read What Others Have Experienced at Midwifery Today Conferences

"Midwifery Today is such a blessing for us young ones coming up—it's a place where we can plug into the source. Thank you for your big hearts and hard work." – Attendee at the Eugene 2005 Conference   The conference blew me away! I am still in a space of awe and deep gratitude for the inspiration and knowledge I was gifted there! Thank you so much for nourishing my passion and first steps into the path of midwifery. – Attendee at the Eugene 2005 Conference [ OTHER TESTIMONIALS ]

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