Bridging the Gap: Integrating Doulas in the Hospital Through Childbirth Education

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This talk introduces the concept of synergizing efforts of doulas, nurses, and childbirth educators to elevate maternal care in hospitals. It outlines the unique benefits of doulas and provides a roadmap to overcome common challenges to their integration. It also discusses ways to create effective communication channels and foster a collaborative environment for all. It further examines barriers to integration and provides successful examples of doula incorporation in hospital systems focusing on childbirth educators.

Participants may earn .75 Lamaze Contact Hours and .75 hours of CNE when bundled with other conference sessions.

Kathryn M. L. Konrad, PhD, RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE

Kathryn M. L. Konrad, PhD, RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE is an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Oklahoma Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing. She is an experienced labor nurse and birth advocate with a long track record of working with doulas and other birth advocates. Her research centers on coping in the perinatal period and addressing maternal mortality.

Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, BDT/AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLC

Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, BDT/AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLC is a birth doula trainer and professor of public health working to foster positive relationships with doulas and other healthcare professionals. Learn more at http://robineliseweiss.com