Star Legacy Foundation ~ Stillbirth Research & Education

What We Know. How To Heal. Where Do We Go?

October 6-8, 2011

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Bloomington, Minnesota

October 6 & 7 - Stillbirth Research Roundtable: Emerging Evidence in the Prevention of Stillbirth

October 8 - Let the Stars Shine: Stillbirth Resources, Support and Networking

Target Audience: All sessions are open to parents, families, care givers,health professionals

and others with an interest in the prevention of stillbirth.

This Stillbirth Research Roundtable will feature an international panel of researchers and organizations with focus on emerging areas of interest in the prevention of stillbirth. Topics include third trimester fetal diagnostics, blood pressure, umbilical cord and placenta, clotting disorders, decreased fetal movement, low blood pressure, hiccups, sleep position, sleep changes on moms and babies, and others that may be related to oxygen deprivation or system overload of the baby.

Let The Stars Shine (day 3) will feature subsequent pregnancy, risks and bonding, healing arts, extended family grief support, web and group support, stillbirth planning and options following diagnosis, and parent/baby advocacy.

Please note: October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. We are aware that the date for this event coincides with a sacred Jewish holiday and we extend our most sincere apology to our Jewish friends. Due to speaker availability and other planned events we were unable to schedule at any other time. We do plan to record all session for later web viewing.