Spinning Babies Workshop

Saturday, February 6, 2021, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, East Room (8 RCP)

Discuss the role of muscles and ligaments in preparing for birth and supporting labor progress.  Posterior, Deflexed, Transverse lie, and Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion are re-examined in this new physiology.   Options are discussed to reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of progress in labor.

Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #34 (6.90 hours)

1. Compare cardinal movements of the flexed Left Occiput Transverse (LOT) baby to extended Right Occiput Transverse (ROT) baby. Describe the role of three soft tissue structures on fetal position (Make room for baby)
2. Design a pregnancy protocol (movement routine) for all pregnant person’s comfort and pelvic stability
3. Create a Myofascial routine for releasing tight or spasmed muscles within and to the pelvis (Balance).
4. Explain contraindications for steep inversion
5. Demonstrate the Side-lying Release
6. Differentiate a progressing from non-progressing labor pattern and symptoms
7. Describe current research on Occiput Posterior presentation effects on birth outcomesDescribe current research on Occiput Posterior presentation effects on birth outcomes
8. Explain to a pregnant parent an external self-assessment to detect a lack of engagement from an overlapping forehead
9. Compare an indication for cesarean delivery due to cephalo-pelvic disproportion from indications that baby can rotate to fit the pelvis
10. Choose a maternal position to increase the diameter of each pelvic level (inlet, mid, outlet) to encourage rotation and/or descent (Gravity)
11. Write a plan of implementation for the Spinning Babies approach in a practice scenario

Pre-registration is required, and can be found at https://www.spinningbabies.com/events/  There is no registration fee for staff to attend this course or to receive optional CE contact hours.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.