Essential Doula Care Bundle

Essential Doula Care Bundle

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    • Non-member - $90
    • Non-Member - Group B - $35
    • Non-Member - Group C - $35
    • Non-Member - Group D - $35
    • Member - $70
    • Member - Group B - $25
    • Member - Group C - $25
    • Member - Group D - $25

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This four-course Doula Care bundle addresses key topics such as incorporating doulas into maternity care in the U.S. and improving Black women's childbirth experiences. Expand your knowledge and cultural competence needed to provide inclusive support during the perinatal period.

  • Bridging the Gap: Integrating Doulas in the Hospital Through Childbirth Education
  • Black Women's Childbirth Experiences with Medical Providers when Accompanied by Perinatal Support Doulas
  • Diversifying Doulas Initiative by Patients R Waiting
  • JPE 32.4: Access, Interest, and Barriers to Incorporation of Birth Doula Care in the United States

Participants may earn 2.75 Lamaze Contact Hours and 2.25 hours of CNE through CBRN for completing this bundle.

  • Bridging the Gap: Integrating Doulas in the Hospital Through Childbirth Education
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    his talk introduces the concept of synergizing efforts of doulas, nurses, and childbirth educators to elevate maternal care in hospitals.

    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

  • Black Women's Childbirth Experiences with Medical Providers when Accompanied by Perinatal Support Doulas
    Product not yet rated Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This presentation will describe the nature and characteristics of Black women's interactions with medical providers during childbirth when accompanied by a Perinatal Support Doula (PSD).

    This presentation will describe the nature and characteristics of Black women's interactions with medical providers during childbirth when accompanied by a Perinatal Support Doula (PSD). The study design was qualitative, and a phenomenological approach was employed to examine the meaning of 25 Black women's experiences. Clients broadly categorized experiences as both positive and negative. When medical providers respected them, their birth plans and/or collaborated with PSDs, women reported more positive experiences. They associated negative experiences with providers having their own timelines and agendas, and women perceiving their needs were unheard and/or disrespected.

    Participants may earn .50 Lamaze Contact Hours and .50 hours of CNE when bundled with other conference sessions.

    Cyleste Collins, Ph.D, MSW, MA

    Cyleste Collins is an Associate Professor of social work at Cleveland State University. Her work primarily focuses on health disparities, infant and maternal mortality prevention, community-engaged research, community/academic partnerships, and family housing instability. She earned her MSW and Ph.D in Social work from the University of Alabama and her MA in Psychology from the University of California.

    Heather Rice, PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS

    Heather M. Rice is an Assistant Professor from Cleveland State University College of Health (School of Nursing). She is also a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Rice earned her PhD in Nursing Science and MSN from Case Western Reserve University in 2017. Dr. Rice is a passionate advocate for infant and maternal mortality prevention, birth equity, reproductive justice, toxic stress and mental wellness. She is committed to addressing health disparities working in partnership with the community organizations Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC) and the Village of Healing Center (VOH).

  • Diversifying Doulas Initiative by Patients R Waiting
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    Patients R Waiting is addressing the maternal mortality crisis by providing Lancaster Black and Latinx expectant moms with doula support.

    Patients R Waiting is addressing the maternal mortality crisis by providing Lancaster Black and Latinx expectant moms with doula support. Doulas can help to meet the emotional support needed by providing care and education, virtually and in person. Because of the lack of diversity within doulas throughout Lancaster, we have provided women of color the formal training necessary to become a certified doula. Through a process curated by doulas themselves, we have increased the doulas of color in Lancaster by over 900%. Through this program, we will place pregnant women of color with experienced doulas, free of charge. 

    Participants may earn .50 Lamaze Contact Hours.

    Dr. Sharee Livingston, OBGYN

    Dr. Livingston serves as the Ob/Gyn Department Chair and is a member of the UPMC Lititz Board of Trustees. She is the highest volume female robotic surgeon in the county of Lancaster. Dr. Livingston joined the Patients R Waiting team and is helping to increase the pipeline for young scientists of color to reach their goals of becoming physicians. She is honored to be the president of MOKA moms (Moms of Kids Advancing – Mothers of Color in Medicine/Science).

    Wendy Trees Shiffer MS, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE, LEC

    Family Trees Birth Programs

    Wendy is the Executive Director and Instructor for Family Trees Birth Programs and holds a master’s degree in health sciences with a concentration in midwifery and women's healthcare.  She is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators, a Certified Birth Doula, a Certified Lactation Counselor a Lamaze Program Director, and Chair of Lamaze’s Education Council.   Professionally, Wendy has co-facilitated research at Towson University School of Nursing which was published in the Journal of Perinatal Education. She regularly guest lectures at several universities and hospitals across the US as well as regional, national, and international conferences.   

    Wendy is passionate about addressing the healthcare disparities that exist within the United States maternity care system.  She thoroughly enjoys sharing her love for labor support and childbirth education. Above all else, she is most proud of her four children.

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    Rae Johnson Bundy, LCCE, CD (DONA)

    Rae is the owner of Doula Right Thing, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a certified birth doula, and trainer for the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA). As a Black Childbirth Educator and doula, Rae strives to bring support and awareness to the much needed maternal health care of People of Color. Rae passionately trains and mentors the doulas of the Diversifying Doulas Initiative.

    Pam Lilith Craddock, CNM

    Pamela Lilith Craddock is a certified nurse midwife and holistic health care provider in Lancaster, PA. She has attended over 4000 births. She has participated in the training and education of hundreds of nurses, nurse practitioners, nurses midwives, physician assistants and physicians from around the world. Pam has volunteered for disaster relief and medical training with nonprofits in developing countries.

  • JPE 32.4: Access, Interest, and Barriers to Incorporation of Birth Doula Care in the United States
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    The purpose of this study was to evaluate interest and barriers to doula care.

    Doula care improves maternal care, yet barriers exist to incorporating doula care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate interest and barriers to doula care. Overall, 508 women, 26–35 years of age (54.5%), White/Caucasian (89.8%), and married (88.6%), completed this study. Most reported previous birth (97.6%). Respondents would feel comfortable” (73.2%)
    and more confident (54.9%) with doula care at birth, and 57.9% reported their provider would be supportive of doula care. Only 39.0% expressed benefits to doula care during pregnancy compared to 72.6% at birth and 68.1% during postpartum. Most would hire a doula if health insurance covered some of the costs. Despite the recognized benefits and support of doula care, cost-associated barriers exist to the incorporation of doula care.

    Participants may earn 1.0 Lamaze Contact Hour and 1.0 hour of CNE.

    Lamaze International

    Lamaze is a nonprofit organization that promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Knowing that pregnancy and childbirth can be demanding on a woman's body and mind, Lamaze serves as a resource for information about what to expect and what choices are available during the childbearing years.