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ForwardCreating Space: Pelvic Dynamics and Fetal Positioning for an Efficient Birth: CMC 9/14/2026
This workshop explores the dynamic relationship between movement, pelvic mechanics, and fetal positioning, and how these factors influence labor progress and birth outcomes. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of why movement is beneficial during labor and how variations in pelvic shape, joint mobility, and asymmetry can affect fetal positioning and labor scenarios.
This conference is being held in person.
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:00am – 5:00pm CST / 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Target Audience
This course is intended for Labor and Delivery Nurses, Midwives, Residents/OBs, and Community Perinatal Health Workers.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Analyze how maternal movement, positioning, and pelvic-biomechanics (including pelvic-shape, joint motion, and pelvic floor dynamics) influence pelvic space and fetal positioning during labor.
- Apply knowledge of pelvic variation and positioning strategies to support fetal descent, rotation, and progression through labor
- Evaluate and reframe traditional concepts of optimal fetal positioning using an individualized, movement-based approach.
Time Topics
8:00-8:10 am Anatomy Basics and Pelvic Structure
8:10-9:10 am Building a Foundation of Pelvic Awareness
9:10-9:25 am Pelvimetry
9:25-9:35 am Reflection and Discussion
9:35-9:40 am Break
9:40-10:10 am Pelvic Dynamics
10:10-11:10 am Understanding the Baby’s Role in Progress
11:10 am-12:10 pm Reflection and Discussion
12:10-12:40 pm Lunch
12:40-1:10 pm Identifying Research on a Biomechanical Approach to Labor
1:10-1:45 pm Using Breath for Optimal Pelvic Floor Function
1:45-2:00 pm Navigating Labor: Common Provider Concerns About Movement
2:00-2:15 pm Blossoming Bellies 5/4/3 Rule – Guideline for Labor Movement
2:15-2:20 pm Break
2:20-2:30 pm Reflection and Discussion
2:35-3:00 pm Pelvic Inlet Navigation with Prodromal/Early/Active Labor
3:00-3:30 pm Mid-Pelvis Navigation with Transition/Latent Second Stage
3:30-4:10 pm Pelvic Outlet/Perineum with Active Second Stage
4:10-5:00 pm The Takeaway: Key Points, Participant Questions, Additional Information/Resources/Citations
Faculty
- Brittany Sharpe McCullum CCE (BWI), CPLD, CLC, Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Educator, Certified Childbirth Educator & Certified Professional Labor Doula
- Amanda Maine, MSN, RNC-EFM; Perinatal Outreach Educator, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Dalia Davood, MD; Physician Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics/Gynecology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Laura Jester, MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, RN, MedSurg-BC; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nursing Quality and Practice, Advocate Christ Medical Center
Disclosure
The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.
Credit Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 8.00 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 8.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 8.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Price
How to Register
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For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Amanda Maine at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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