Instructors

Kristine Lauria, CPM

Kristine Lauria, midwife, works for Médecins Sans Frontières and became BWB’s Global Midwifery Director in 2022. She specializes in high-risk maternity care in low-resource environments and is passionate in her support of bodily autonomy in medical decision making and is a staunch advocate for undisturbed, physiologic birth. She has attended over 5000 births in more than 25 countries around the world, among them being over 500 vaginal breech births, including sets of twins and triplets. She is the creator and instructor of BWB’s Master Class on breech & twins, as well as an instructor for our vaginal breech workshops.

David Hayes, MD virtual instructor

David Hayes is an Ob/Gyn with an academic background and a passion for science and its proper application to clinical medicine. He has worked for Médecins Sans Frontières and trained in critical care obstetrics. Physiologic breech birth and supporting the training of breech birth attendants are particular interests of his.

Rixa Freeze, PhD virtual instructor

Rixa Freeze has a PhD from the University of Iowa and is a researcher, professor, and mother of 4 young children. Her current research specialization is vaginal breech birth. She is the founder of Breech Without Borders, a nonprofit dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. She blogs at Stand and Deliver.

Breech Workshop Schedule: October 5

8-8:30amIntroduction and Q&A

8:30am-12:30pmGroup 1: Simulations

Hands-on practice using Sophie and Her Mum simulators

8:30am-12:30pmGroup 2: Activity stations

Breech birth video analysis
Clinical scenarios (with hands-on practice)

12:30-1:30pmLunch

You may want to bring a packed lunch

1:30-5:30pmGroup 1: Activity stations

Breech birth video analysis
Clinical scenarios (with hands-on practice)

1:30-5:30pmGroup 2: Simulations

Hands-on practice using Sophie and Her Mum simulators

5:30-6pmWrap-up Q&A

Master Class Schedule: October 6

9am - noonBreech

noon - 1pmLunch

1 - 4pmTwins

4-5pmQ&A and demonstrations

Location Information

  • Honolulu Breastfeeding and Wellness Center
  • 1750 Kalākaua Ave Unit 2902, Honolulu, HI, 96826 US
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FAQs

What is your cancellation policy? 
If you are called away to a birth or family emergency on the day of the workshop and cannot reschedule your workshop day, you will receive a $100 refund and keep your access to Breech Pro. Master class enrollees will receive either our Breech Bundle lectures course (preferred) or a refund for the same situations (birth/family emergency).
Otherwise tickets are non-refundable but the breech workshop day ($100 value) and/or the master class registration can be transferred to another person if they have current or previous enrollment in Breech Pro.

What are your COVID-19 guidelines?
Our Covid-19 mitigation plan is available here: breechwithoutborders.org/covid-19/ 

Do you offer CEUs?
The full workshop includes a total of 23.5 contact hours with ACNM, with reciprocity with MEAC, DONA, & ICEA (14.5 CE for Breech Pro, 9 CEs for hands-on). The Master Class includes 7 CEUs.

Questions?
Please contact us at [email protected] or visit breechwithoutborders.org.

  • Your breech workshop registration will renew Breech Pro for another year

  • $50 discount on the breech worksohp

  • $25 discount for enrolling in both events

  • 20% off the normal price of $100. All proceeds support our scholarship fund.

Suggested Amounts

BWB merchandise (all proceeds support BIPOC scholarships)

  • Screenprinted t-shirt

    Screenprinted t-shirt

    Wear your support for Breech Without Borders with this 100% cotton women's t-shirt! White printing on charcoal. Sizes fit snug. Tax-deductible in the US. Free US shipping.

  • Embroidered t-shirt

    Embroidered t-shirt

    Wear your support for Breech Without Borders with this 100% cotton women's t-shirt! White embroidery on charcoal. Sizes fit snug. Tax-deductible in the US. Free US shipping.

  • Quick-release tape measure

    Quick-release tape measure

    60-inch retractable flexible tape with both standard and metric measurements. Quick-release button rewinds tape into case. Your choice of white or silver. Tax-deductible in the US. Free US shipping.

  • Magnetic Bumpersticker

    Magnetic Bumpersticker

    Display your support for Breech Without Borders as you drive around town!

    Dimensions: 3x9"

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