# Event Details - **Event Name**: Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: In-Person Workshop for Midwives & Midwife Students from all educational backgroundsAbout this EventAbout this eventThis one-day in-person workshop provides up-to-date evidence and competency-based hands-on skill building for suturing, knot-tying, assessment, and repair of common birth lacerations. Education and simulation are combined so that everyone learns by doing.The workshop builds on core competencies for suturing and provides 6 hours of CE (or Simulation Hours for students). Educators and Student/Preceptor teams are welcomed!ACNM speciality credit applied for.The 6-hour workshop is held 9 am-4pm, lunch is provided.Morning: Knot-tying and Suturing, & Assessment for Birth Lacerations builds on the core competencies for suturing, knot-tying, and assessing tissues for birth lacerations. Focus is on building a learning plan for personal improvement of instrument handling & suturing skills. Identification of anatomy and assessment after birth prepare the participant for repair or birth lacerations.Afternoon: Repair of Birth Lacerations builds on the core competencies for repair of birth lacerations. We'll create perineal and labial laceration models together. Focus is on identification of lacerations, planning and performing repairs, with application of the suturing and knot-tying skills during simulated repair of birth lacerations.As part of this workshop participants will receive a suturing model, suturing instruments, and suture. Participants will be provided their choice of 3-dimentional foam or tissue models for Session Two. The workshop includes presentations, demonstrations, and mentored simulation. Participants must make their own accomodation arrangementsInformation on other workshops can be found at For each workshop we offer 1 Reparations Ticket per session for a Black or Indigenous midwife whose ancestors were affected by historic enslavement or genocide. Ticket cost is 10% of full ticket price and includes all materials.DISCOUNTS for Full Price Tickets: ONE discount per order, pleaseMidwives of Color discount: All self-described BIPOC may receive a 15% discount. Use code: MOCEquityMembership discounts: ACNM & NACPM members may receive a 10% discount. Use the appropriate code for you: ACNMMember; NACPMMember.*For membership discounts, your Membership number is required.HOW TO USE DISCOUNT CODES: The blue link to enter your promo code in Eventbrite is located at the top of the first screen shown when checking out, above the ‘Tickets’ heading. You'll need to know the code and enter it before you choose your ticket and check-out. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2c3f7fe0-de59-11f0-8f4d-4b75109f0cb1-rimg-w987-h740-dcdbc0a4-gmir.jpg Workshop Schedule🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PMSuturing for MidwivesHost: Nell Tharpe MS, CNM, CRNFA(E), FACNMInfo: Workshop Outline: 8:30 Registration and Networking 9:00 Clinical competencies for suturing and perineal repair 9:15 Using clinical competencies to guide teaching, learning, and evaluation 9:30 Update on sutures and needles for birth repairs 9:45 Techniques for teaching complex behavioral skills Optimal instrument and needle handling Suturing and knot-tying techniques Assessment and self-assessment of suturing skills 11:15 Clinical competencies for assessment and diagnosis of birth lacerations Overview of key anatomical landmarks and structures Creating 3-dimensional perineal repair models Formulating an assessment process Clinical decision-making: when to repair 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Clinical competencies for perineal repair 1:15 Techniques for teaching complex behavioral skills Continuous non-locking perineal repair The crown stitch demystified Assessment and self-assessment of perineal repair skills 3:45 Debriefing 4:00 Program ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/east-boothbay/suturing-for-midwives-assessment-and-repair-of-birth-lacerations/100001976681600879 - **Event Categories**: workshops, performances, entertainment - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 802.15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: East Boothbay - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Green Landing Lodge - **lat**: 43.8630426 - **long**: -69.5800951 - **full address**: Green Landing Lodge, 16 Tharpe Lane, East Boothbay, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/327874989468361e25700c54e25724d4f5ce4093ac11633311b431c9d9c36509-rimg-w1200-h900-dc2e3234-gmir.jpg?v=1766313514 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations being held? - **A:** Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations takes place on Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at Green Landing Lodge, 16 Tharpe Lane, East Boothbay, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations? - **A:** Tickets for Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations are priced at USD 802 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMidwife Perineal Repair TicketUSD 802 + USD 52 feeAvailableReparations Ticket: Midwife Perineal RepairUSD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailableMidwife Student TicketUSD 562 + USD 37 feeAvailablePay-What-You-Can TicketFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations? - **A:** Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations is organized by Nell Tharpe MS, CNM, CRNFA, FACNM. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Suturing for Midwives: Assessment & Repair of Birth Lacerations is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in East Boothbay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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She was in practice for nearly two decades before she received her Master of Science degree in Midwifery in 2003 from Philadelphia University.Nell’s passion is bridging the gap between practice and theory. Her focus is ensuring women have access to the benefits of high quality midwifery care in every birth setting and across the continuum of perinatal and women’s health services.Nell is the original author ofClinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery and Women’s Health, now in it’s 5th edition.What does she love about teaching? \"I love the amazing midwives who come to my programs! I love to see them think through complex problems and grow through our engagement. Their curiosity and commitment to quality care for women, babies and families never ceases to amaze me!\"" } ] } ] ```