Welcome to 2024, where we’re kicking off the year with another addition to our course lineup: the Water Immersion for Labour and Birth (WILB) face-to-face workshop. This course is tailored for midwives wishing to provide care for women opting for water immersion during labour and/or birth. Accredited by Australian College of Midwives (ACM), it also counts towards CPD hours, ensuring it’s a valuable investment in professional development.
The launch of the Water Immersion for Labour and Birth education package marks a significant achievement for Queensland Maternity Education (QME) facilitating improved access to water immersion for women across Queensland.
QME Program Director Megan Barker
The 4-hour face-to-face workshop builds on the foundations from Water Immersion for Labour and Birth Online (WILB-O) which was launched on the International Day of Midwives in 2023. During this immersive session, clinicians have the opportunity to apply and contextualise their knowledge through hands-on simulations. Whether delivered in our purpose-built birthing simulation space with a plumbed birth pool or as an in-situ simulation within a birthing facility, the workshop ensures an enriching experience.
Upon completion of the Water Immersion for Labour and Birth workshop, clinicians will be equipped to:
- Demonstrate and discuss best practice principles for caring for a woman planning water immersion for labour and/or birth, including safety preparations required before water immersion/water birth.
- Demonstrate care and assessment of women using water immersion for labour and birth, including Occupational Health and Safety considerations.
- Navigate the care of the woman and baby as they exit the birth pool during the 3rd stage of labour.
- Demonstrate effective care management during maternity emergencies in the context of water immersion.
Secure your spot now on our dedicated courses page. For more information, please visit the QME website.
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