LUNCH & LEARN

TUESDAY October 15, 2024 Time: Noon – 1pm

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"Cultivating the Village: Empowering Birthing Women/People with The Knowledge and Tools to Build Their Own Supportive Communities and Thrive."

SPEAKER: Monique Cowan, Full Spectrum Doula; Lactation Educator; Village Coach

Monique’s talk will focus on the concept that “It takes a village to raise a child.” But for this village to be effective, it must be carefully chosen, well-educated, and properly trained. Too many families go without adequate support during and after pregnancy, leading to a myriad of issues, including Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders. This isolation can have profound negative impacts on both parents and babies. How do we ensure that the parentbaby dyad remains stable and healthy when the village is either unavailable or unprepared? The answer lies in cultivation. She will discuss strategies which can be used to empower our clients with the knowledge and tools to build and nurture their own supportive communities, ensuring every family has the robust network they need to thrive.

Start Planning Now to attend the 2025 NYSPA Perinatal Partnership Conference: June 12 &13, 2025, Albany NY

 More Information available here!

2025 NYSPA Conference Call for Proposals

The NYSPA Conference Planning Committee invites proposals for plenary and workshop     sessions, as well as abstracts for poster presentations for the 2025 conference.

·       Plenary & Workshop Sessions:  As you plan, please factor your presentation to be no more than 40 minutes for presentation with an additional 10 minutes for Q&A.  We expect to offer a total of 8 plenaries and 10 workshops.

·       Posters:  We invite researchers, providers and programs to submit an abstract on their research, evidence-based program or promising practices for poster display during the 2 day conference.  Posters will be accepted in 2 tracks:  Clinical & Research, or Community & Public Health.  Posters will be displayed throughout the Conference, poster presenters must be present for both days of conference.

Information Sheet 

Application

Questions: Contact Sharon @ info@nysperinatal.org if you'd like to share any ideas or would like to be considered as a poster presenter or session speaker.

New Report from the U.S. Surgeon General:  Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents 

This Surgeon General's Advisory highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers, the critical link between parental mental health and children's long-term well-being, and the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families.   https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/parents-under-pressure.pdf

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - a resource for pregnant & postpartum moms

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.  Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

NYSPA recognizes Senator Lea Webb as the 2024 Women & Infants Outstanding Advocate !

Senator Webb was unanimously selected to receive this award in recognition of her advocacy for assuring women’s reproductive rights. NYSPA recognizes her leadership in helping advance landmark legislation to strengthen reproductive rights and improve maternal health outcomes for all New Yorkers. 

The Women & Infants Outstanding Advocate Award has only been awarded a few times throughout NYSPA’s 36 year history due to its significance.  It is awarded to recognize the unique and exceptional actions by an individual to protect women’s health, reproductive rights, women’s and infants’ health care, health care access, and/or improving systems of care. 

Sharon Barron is the 2024 Stanley James Award Recipient -  NYSPA's highest Award

Sharon was recognized for her long history in complex pediatric care including serving as a nurse within pediatric hematology oncology followed by almost a decade of nursing care within a Level III pediatric intensive care unit.  Since moving to Buffalo, Sharon has been tirelessly serving the Western New York region in providing support for pregnancy and newborn care through efforts including, but not limited to ,didactic education, development of on-site simulation, and reestablishing the annual perinatal conference (May, 2024). She has  coordinated education centered on affiliate hospital site reviews of annual outcomes, and case specific evaluations when needed. Through her leadership and team-building focus, there have been major advancements for how the RPC serves the region. Sharon is also a board member of NYSPA and a key member of the conference planning committee.