Local events & initiatives

Breech without Borders - Breech Training
Apr
15

Breech without Borders - Breech Training

Breech Without Borders is hosting a vaginal breech training package on April 15th, 2026 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA.

The vaginal breech training package has three parts:

  1. A full day of hands-on training with a BWB instructor. This includes 4 hours of simulation training, 1 hour of demonstrations and Q&A, and 4 hours of small group self-directed activities (breech birth video analysis and clinical scenarios). 

  2. Breech Pro Plus, an online vaginal breech training course (access for 1 year)

  3. 1 year of twice-monthly Live Sessions (recordings also available) for ongoing mentorship and learning

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Meeting the Moment: Delivering Excellence in an Era of Health Care Scarcity
Oct
20

Meeting the Moment: Delivering Excellence in an Era of Health Care Scarcity

  • Yawkey Athletic Center (Murray Room) at Boston College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As nurses and midwives struggle with fewer resources and increasingly complex health care financing, how can we ensure accessible, high-quality care for all patients?

Drawing from a distinguished career spanning multiple nursing disciplines—from nurse-midwifery to family health to critical care—Dr. Kennedy brings a unique, multifaceted perspective to these pressing issues. As an accomplished practitioner, educator, and researcher, she will share practical strategies for enhancing clinical practice, advancing nursing education, and driving meaningful research, all while sustaining professional fulfillment in demanding times.

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Local Birthworker Initiatives

  • Step Up Together™ fosters collaboration among community-based perinatal care providers—whether in hospitals, homes, birth centers, or emergency medical services. The program supports live transfer drills and other initiatives that build trust, skill, and effectiveness across all locations and levels of care. Committed to delivering equitable and safe maternal and perinatal outcomes, we offer ready-to-deploy tools, coaching, and a supportive community.

  • The Massachusetts ACNM Affiliate has developed a lecture series with nationally recognized midwifery experts to reach MA midwives, nurse-practitioners, and physician assistants working in women’s health. 

    This series will cover topics such as: 

    • Pregnancy-related hypertension

    • Supporting students and new graduates of all backgrounds

    • Breastfeeding and health equity

    • Best practices in menopause care

    • Suturing tips for the experienced midwife

    • Optimizing induction care before admission