Webinar

Presenter will walk participants through the basics of transitioning home visiting care to online. Topics to be discussed include: combating barriers to informed consent, assessing for safety, and promoting privacy and confidentiality. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of non-verbal communication, trauma-informed approaches, and using moments of dysregulation as opportunities for teaching coping strategies within the context of virtual care.

Participants will dive into the important mental health considerations along the fertility journey from infertility treatments to pregnancy and postpartum. This presentation will include information on getting ahead of the common symptoms and stressors, when and how to access professional support, and key tips for moving on after getting off of the fertility rollercoaster.

Doulas are an essential part of the birthing family’s perinatal caregiving team. Doula care is typically associated with hi-touch in-home or in-hospital non-medical services including emotional, physical and advocacy support. This session will discuss the unique challenges of delivering doula services via virtual platforms especially during national emergencies such as Covid-19. Strategies and recommendations to improve the quality of virtual or hybrid doula care for both the families and the doulas will be shared.