Doulas, Digital Health, and Destigmatizing Stillbirth

This session explores the critical roles of doulas, digital health innovations, and awareness tools in reducing stillbirth rates while addressing the stigma surrounding stillbirth. Through education, compassionate conversations, and community-driven efforts, the webinar aims to empower families and healthcare providers to promote understanding, empathy, and proactive care.

• 📅 Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
• ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM CET
• 📍 Location: Online

Key Topics

• Doulas’ Role in Supporting Families: How doulas advocate for families during pregnancy and provide emotional and informational support.
• Digital Health Innovations: Tools like the Count the Kicks app that improve awareness and empower expectant parents to monitor fetal movements.
• Destigmatizing Stillbirth: Promoting open, supportive dialogues to foster understanding and empathy for affected families.

Featured Panelists

• Chandra E. Lewis: Doula & Wisconsin Count the Kicks Ambassador
• Jenifer Rowray: Director of Advocacy & Engagement, Healthy Birth Day, Inc.
• Naya Thomas: Health Equity Manager, Healthy Birth Day, Inc.
• Tomeka Isaac: Founder & Executive Director, Jace‘s Journey | Member, ISfTeH Healthcare Disparities and Digital Health Working Group

Who Should Attend?

• Healthcare professionals and doulas
• Expectant parents and families
• Advocates for maternal health and equity
• Anyone interested in reducing disparities in maternal and fetal outcomes

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into innovative approaches for stillbirth prevention.
• Understand the role of equity and advocacy in maternal health.
• Learn how to use digital tools like Count the Kicks to empower expectant families.
• Participate in discussions that promote supportive, stigma-free conversations around stillbirth.