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DoulaCon 2023

Together we can make a difference.

Sept 22-23

PACE Center

20000 Pikes Peak Avenue

Parker, CO 80138

Sponsorships are still available!  Click below to find out more.

Agenda

SEPT 22 - SEPT 23

Friday September 22nd 2023

8:00-8:45 Registration

8:30 WELCOME

9:15-10:15 Breakout Sessions

10:30-11:30 Breakout Sessions

11:30 LUNCH SERVIED

12:00-1:00  KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Dr. Bill Chun

1:15-2:15 Breakout Sessions

2:30-4:30 Breakout Sessions

4:45-5:45 Breakout Sessions

5:45-6:00 CLEANUP

 

Saturaday September 22nd 2023

8:00-8:45 Registration

8:30 WELCOME

9:15-10:15 Breakout Sessions

10:30-11:30 Breakout Sessions

11:30 LUNCH SERVIED

12:00-1:00  KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Dr. Sonal Patel

1:15-2:15 Breakout Sessions

2:30-4:30 Breakout Sessions

4:45-5:45 NOSH & NETWORK EVENT

5:30 Closing Remarks & Raffle Winners

5:45-6:00 CLEANUP

All agenda details can be found on the event app.

Breakout Session Presentations

Marya Molette Eddaifi
"Dysfunctional Labor Maneuvers"
Jacqueline Bissett & McKinzey Murphy
Navigating the Complex Surrogacy Landscape Together
Olivia Atley
"Alternative Modalities of Support"
Alison Percowycz
"Postnatal Depletion Syndrome - An Integrative Approach to Postpartum Care"
Lynn Schulte
"Prepare Your Clients Body for Birth and Common Postpartum Patterns"
Elizabeth Schane
"Nervous System Regulation and The Brain"
Sarah & Chris Helms
"Mental Load of the Perinatal Couple and how YOU as Birth Professionals can Support"
Christie Davis
"Burnout in Birth Work and Trauma Informed Client Care"
Marpessa Allen
"Canna Care: How to effectively educate birthers regarding Cannabis Use"
Juan Irby
"Including MEN in MatErNal Health"
Lindsey Burchfield
"Setting Healthy Sleep Habits from Day One: Empowering Birth Workers to Promote Quality Sleep"
Angie Ziegelbaur
"Creating Vision for Your Business: A Mini Vision + Goals Workshop"
Marlena Thomas
"Beyond the kegel: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Management of the Perinatal Pelvic Floor"
Jennifer White
"Surrogacy Basics and How Doulas Can Support"
Maggie Broadrick
"Resumes & Interviews at its best!"
Kaylin Klie

"Compassionate Collaborative Care for Perinatal People with Substance Use"
Sabia Wade
"Spirituality and Doula Work"
Kristin Revere
"Creating Strong Relationships with Health and Wellness Practitioners" 
Ashley Zimmerman
"Redefining Sexuality in The Perinatal Time"
Laurel Wilson
"The Magic of Human Milk"
Deidre Bloomquist
"Ending the Eczema Epidemic"
Lisa Fordyce
"Similarities in the Birthing and Dying Processes"
Alex Golston
"Situational Awareness"
Katie Danielson
"Preeclampsia signs and symptoms for doulas"
Hayley Nick
"Healthy Pregnancies From the First to Fourth Trimester"
Lewis Ortiz
"Do You Want To Reduce Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression & Anger?- Come Experience Your Breath"
Hollie Hauptly
"Harnessing the Power of Childbirth Education to Foster Positive Birth Experiences and Improve Maternal-Infant Outcomes"
Mary Buffington
"Traumatic Birth"
James & Arvee Jamison 
"The Birth Partner Bootcamp: Showing Fathers/Birth Partners How to Support While Also Supporting Themselves"
Nikki Brooker
"The Difference Between the Male and Female Brain"
Brooke Greenkey, Susanna Synder, Pia Long, Lauren Smith, Hunter Nelson
"Medicaid Reimbursement for Doulas (Lessons Learned from Phase 1 and Feedback for Phase 2)"
Mary Kendig""
"A New Approach to Infant Care Routines"
Jahala Walker
"The History of Racism in Maternal Health"

and more ....

Time is running out, and we're making our preparations.  Don't wait to reserve your spot - tickets are limited!

Keynote Speakers

FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Neonatalogist

Dr. Sonal Patel, Neonatalogist, Founder of NayaCare

Dr. Sonal Patel

NayaCare

Dr. Patel is the founder of NayaCare, a prenatal and postnatal care clinic that specializes in medical newborn care, newborn feeding, and maternal wellness.  She graduated from Nebraska University, Medical Center and pursued additional training at Louisiana State University before joining Denver Health, where she helped develop the NICU Preemie Breastfeeding Program and co-chaired the Breastfeeding Task Force.  She is currently a member of the American Breastfeeding Academy, and is pursuing Certified Lactation Educator credentialing.

Dr. Bill Chun

Doc & Doula

Dr. Chun graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed his residency at Boston City Hospital, where he honed his skills as a women’s healthcare provider to a diverse population of women. Today, Dr. Chun has 30 years of experience as an OBGYN and has worked in communities north of Boston for the past twenty-five years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and currently treats patients at Women’s Healthcare of Woburn, his private practice. Dr. Chun is a skilled surgeon who performs minimally-invasive robotic surgeries.

Dr. Bill Chun, keynote speaker for DoulaCon '23

M.D., FACOG

Agenda
Speakers
The Venue
PACE Center

The Venue

20000 Pikes Peak Avenue

Parker, CO 80138

The PACE Center in Parker, Colorado was founded in 1992 and offers a variety of gathering spaces for a diverse calendar of conferences, performances, exhibits, and educational programs.  We are thrilled to be partnering with them for this year's DoulaCon, and look forward to taking advantage of their diverse spaces for panels and discussions.

Coming in from out of town?  Check out our travel guide and hotel deals!

Sponsor and Vendors

Our Sponsors

INNOVATORS IN THE INDUSTRY

Sponsorships are still available!  Click below to find out how you can become a sponsor of The DoulaCon.

Allo Doula Academy is a doula training organization providing full spectrum doula trianings.

GOLD SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSOR

Newborn Care Solutions, DoulaCon Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

St. Joseph's Hospital, DoulaCon Sponsor

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The mama'hood, DoulaCon Sponsor

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Belly Bliss, DoulaCon sponsor
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Our Vendors

EXHIBITING THIS YEAR

Interested in exhibiting?  Click below for our Vendor and Exhibitor Application.

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Colorado Surrogacy
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