2025 Midwifery Skills & Renewal Retreat
August 25-29th, 2025
Hosted at a serene 48-acre retreat property in Newport, Pennsylvania, this experience provides
hands-on training, community building, and holistic rejuvenation for midwives and birth assistants.
This immersive Midwifery Skills & Renewal Retreat is designed for birthworkers seeking to expand their clinical expertise while finding restoration in nature. Hosted at a serene 48-acre retreat property in Newport, PA, this experience provides hands-on training, community-building, and holistic rejuvenation for midwives and birth assistants.
Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience in essential midwifery skills such as IV placement, vaginal exams, blood draws, anti-hemorrhage techniques, and perineal suturing—while also enjoying opportunities to reconnect with their purpose, deepen their knowledge, and foster sisterhood.
3- Day Skills Training
August 26th, 2025
8am - 1pm
DAY 1: IV, VAGINAL EXAMS, & BLOOD DRAW
- IV placement techniques and safety
- Performing vaginal exams for labor assessment
- Blood draw techniques and practice
August 27th, 2025
8am- 1pm
DAY 2: ANTI-HEMORRHAGE & HELPING MOTHERS SURVIVE
- Postpartum hemorrhage management techniques
- Administering life-saving medications
- Emergency response protocols
August 28th, 2025
8am- 1pm
DAY 3: SUTURING & PERINEAL TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
- Identifying perineal tears
- Suturing techniques and practice
- Holistic healing methods for postpartum recovery
Retreat Itinerary
August 25th, 2025
Check In: 6pm
A welcome dinner will be held for lodging participants ONLY at 7pm.
August 26-28th, 2025
Continental Breakfast: 7-8am
3-Day Skills Training: 8am-1pm
Afternoon & evenings are for rest, optional activities, and exploration.
(Only lodging participants can stay on the property after skills training.)
August 29th,2025
Check Out: 10am
Optional Activites & Experiences
To provide a holistic and rejuvenating experience, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Pennsylvania and engage in intentional community-building experiences.
August 26th (6:00 PM): Write & Wine
A guided journaling session amidst the tranquil surroundings, allowing participants to reflect on their journey as birthworkers while sipping a glass of wine or herbal tea.
August 27th (7:00 PM): Midwives Fireside Chat
A relaxed evening gathering where we share birth stories, wisdom, and lessons learned in a sacred space of community and connection.
Juniata River Activities – The retreat property is near Juniata River, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, tubing, and birdwatching. Guests can explore the river at their leisure, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Why This Retreat?
This retreat isn’t just about learning essential midwifery skills—it’s about nurturing the birthworker’s spirit. Attendees will leave not only with enhanced clinical competencies but also with a renewed sense of purpose, community, and peace.
