Wisconsin Birth Workers

What small act of kindness has lifted your spirits recently at work?

👶✨ Virtual Postpartum Doula Training ✨👶

A postpartum doula provides non-medical care and support for families after birth, focusing on:

-Education on postpartum changes & comfort measures
-Perinatal mental health
-Infant care & feeding guidance
-Emotional encouragement & recovery support
-Resources & referrals as needed

📅 December 5th, 6th & 7th | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🌐 Virtual Training

💡 Why train as a doula?
-Empower families during one of life’s biggest transitions
-Gain evidence-based skills for newborn care & recovery support
-Provide compassionate, unbiased support
-Build active listening & trauma-informed communication skills

📍 Serving Chenango, Madison, Oneida & Onondaga Counties in NY
📲 Interested? Contact Stephanie Henry:
📞 (315) 313-4399
📧 [email protected]

United Way of Mid Rural New York, Inc. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Central New York Community Foundation DONA International

From WISCONSIN: In a randomized controlled trial offering hospital waterbirth to low-risk people, waterbirth participants used less analgesia and anesthesia, had similar composite maternal and neonatal outcomes, and greater satisfaction.

www.sciencedirect.com

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Are you a medical professional passionate about supporting families experiencing the loss of a baby?

The NILMDTS Medical Affiliate Program empowers nurses, social workers, and other care providers to offer remembrance photography when a volunteer photographer is not available. With training and support, you can help ensure no family misses the chance to honor their baby's life.

To learn more visit nowilaymedowntosleep.org/medical

The Maternal Health Innovation Taskforce is looking for people with lived experience in maternal health to join its subcommittee. If you were pregnant in the last three years, a partner of someone who was pregnant, or a non-birthing parent and want to improve care for pregnant women in Wisconsin, join us for an information session on Tuesday, July 29 from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Learn more and register at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mch/maternal-health-innovation-program.htm.

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Abnormal fetal heart rate patterns caused by pathophysiologic processes other than fetal acidemia https://ow.ly/m3Rv50QJaLI

’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7. Need support? Call: 1-833-TLC-MAMA [1-833-852-6262]. Whether you need support for yourself or a loved one, we are here for you.

Learn more about our hotline: http://ms.spr.ly/6182UAtHp

When not seeking abortion, what resources, services, or support does your local Wisconsin community offer for those experiencing unplanned pregnancy?

Please comment and share below, and take note of these resources if you didn’t know about them!

Washington County is fortunate to have Seed of Hope:

Free Pregnancy Tests and More - Seed of Hope Center Our services include free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, nursing consultations, and more. Schedule your confidential appointment today!

In Wisconsin, pregnant people get priority for substance use treatment. To find help:
Call 211 or 833-944-4673.
Visit the 211 website.

Alcohol: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Learn more about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and how and why to avoid alcohol during pregnancy.

💡 Exciting Study Alert! 💡

A recent clinical trial published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing shows the powerful impact of the Spinning Babies® approach!

When labor and delivery nurses at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Florida adopted our techniques, their cesarean rate dropped from 27% to 14%. 🙌

This study reinforces the importance of supporting the body’s natural alignment and movement to create smoother, more balanced birth experiences. When birth professionals are equipped with the right knowledge and skills, we can reduce interventions and improve outcomes for both parents and babies.

📚 You can read more about the research backing the Spinning Babies® approach on our research and references page via link in bio