January 29th, 2006 (Sunday - 2pm)
"Healthy Pregnancy" Learn how nutrition, exercise, chiropractic and massage can make you feel better, move better and enjoy significantly fewer pregnancy complications. 

March 19th, 2006 (Sunday - 2pm)
"Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Myths" Join us as we discuss in a roundtable format the myths and misconceptions surrounding pregnancy and birth, as reinforced by the media. 

May 7, 2006 (Sunday - 2pm)
"Choosing a Health Care Provider" The most important decision you make in pregnancy is choosing a health care provider.  Learn what to look for, what questions to ask and how to ensure that your wishes are respected.

July 30, 2006 (Sunday - 2pm)
"Birth Planning" Learn what your options are for your birth and tips for discussing your birth plan with your health care provider.  Its your birth, plan for it! 

September 17, 2006  (Sunday - 2pm)
"Everything Epidural" Up to 90% of birthing women will receive an epidural during labor.  Learn the pros and cons of this procedure.

November 12, 2006  (Sunday - 2pm)
"Midwifery Options in Georgia" Discover the differences between the various types of midwives, learn about out of hospital birth in Georgia as well as a legislative update. 

April 28-30,2007 
"DONA Approved Birth Doula Training" Step one in becoming a certified birth doula For more information visit www.acbe.com or call 800-444-8223. 

April 20-22,2007 
"DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Training" Step one in becoming a certified post partum doula. 

May 19, 2007  (Saturday, 10am to 4pm)
Join us for an exciting day filled with guest speakers, interactive demonstrations and exciting vendors who will pamper and educate expecting and new moms.  Guest speakers will present hourly, with topics ranging from Pre-Natal Fitness, Postpartum Bonding, Having an Easier Labor, Getting Dads Involved and much, much more. 

February 19th, 2006 (Sunday - 2pm)
"Celebrating Pregnancy"  Learn various ways to help your clients make the most of their pregnancies, such as massage, photography, belly casting and more.

April 18, 2006 (Tuesday - 6-9pm) 
"GBN Member Meeting" Join us at the semi-annual GBN membership meeting with updates on finances, events, membership and fundraising.  This is your chance to give important input to the board of directors, so GBN is an organization that gives you what you need.  

June 4, 2006 (Sunday - 2pm)
"Tricks of the Trade" A roundtable discussion with other birth professionals on how to best manage your business.  Including topics such a marketing, communicating with clients and health care providers, body mechanics and much more.

Meeting Notes

Professional Trainings and Special Events

Advanced Doula Training: The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women and Their Care Providers    October 12, 2006, Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA
Childhood sexual abuse survivors face unique challenges during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.  This one day workshop will also include information on helping families transition to parenthood (a topic presented at the 2006 DONA conference). Participants will earn 6.3 DONA CEU's, needed for recertification.

Workshop registration is $70 if postmarked by 10/1/06 or $85 if postmarked after 10/1/06.  GBN Members will receive a $10 discount on registration.  Those attending Mission Possible or Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training qualify for a discount of $10.

LAMAZE Childbirth Educator Training
October 13-15, 2006, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA
Presented by Ann Tumblin, this workshop is one step in becoming a Lamaze certified childbirth educator. For more information on additional requirements, please check out www.passionforbirth.com.  Workshop fee is $350. 

Mission Possible: A World of Confident Women Choosing Normal Birth
October 16, 2006, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA
This innovative workshop is geared for the childbirth educator. However, all health professionals who teach expectant women and their families during the childbearing year may benefit.  For more information, please visit http://www.lamaze.org/eventsnews/MissionPossible.asp.

Workshop registration is $125.  

DONA Approved Birth Doula Training
October 20-22, 2006, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA
If you have ever felt a calling to support women in childbirth, this is the first step towards realizing that dream.  For more information on Labor Doula certification, please visit www.dona.org.  Workshop fee is $300. 

Lamaze Teen Support Specialist Training
February 24-25, 2007
Individuals who want to help teens reach for their own inner wisdom in birthing, be successful in breastfeeding and develop good parenting skills should attend, including childbirth educators, perinatal nurses, doulas, those working with a teen program. Registration and program info found at www.lamaze.org.

Check back here often for updates on professional trainings in 2006.