Schedule & Sessions
This is a tentative schedule. Please note that it may change if speaker conflicts arise.
Thursday, October 19
9:00am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Workshop
Epidural Anesthesia and its Impact on Lactation Initiation & Duration (Pre-Con Track A) with Dianne CassidyPre-Conference Workshop
Collaboration vs. Competition for a Successful and Sustainable Doula Business (Pre-Con Track B) with Krista Maltais, Darcy SauersTrain the Trainer- By Invitation Only11:15am - 1:15pm
Pre-Conference Workshop
Simulating and Supporting Movement in the Epidural Client (Pre-Con Track A) with Emily WannenburgPre-Conference Workshop
Mastering Insurance and Retirement as a Doula (Pre-Con Track B) with Averjill Rookwood2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pre-Conference Workshop
Birth Biomechanics: Creating Optimal Space in the Pelvis for an Easier Birth (Pre-Con Track A) with Lindsay McCoyPre-Conference Workshop
Level Up Your Online Presence: A Social Media Workshop with Tiktok Creator, Jen Hamilton (Pre-Con Track B) with Jen Hamilton3:30pm - 6:30pmRegistration Table Open
3:30pm - 8:30pmExhibit Hall Open
4:30pm - 5:30pmSummit Volunteer Orientation
6:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome Reception
Friday, October 20
7:30am - 5:00pmRegistration Table Open
7:30am - 6:00pmExhibit Hall Open
7:30am-9:00amBreakfast (Included)
9:00am-9:15amMorning Welcome
9:15am-10:15am
Keynote
The Role of Doulas in Advocating for Perinatal Health Policies with Frankie Robertson10:15am - 10:30amBreak
10:30am - 12:00pm
Concurrent Sessions
Dismantle Learned Compliance: Level Up Your Prenatal Meetings to Support Birth Physiology with Adriana LozadaConcurrent Sessions
Foundations for Health: Optimizing Baby’s Gut Microbiome with Penny Bussell StansfieldConcurrent Sessions
Doulas and Stillbirth Prevention with TaKiesha SmithConcurrent Sessions
DONA Trainers
Passing the Grunt Test: Simple Steps to Make Sure Your Website Works for You- Trainers Track with Sarah Juliusson12:00pm - 1:30pmLunch (on your own)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Concurrent Sessions
The Role of Doulas in Supporting Safe & Affirming Perinatal Healthcare for Queer Families with Clare HeggieConcurrent Sessions
Battling Bias: Learning from the Lived Experience to Improve Perinatal Care & Advance Health Equity – 2022 Data from IRTH App’s Digital Platform with Kimberly Seals AllersConcurrent Sessions
Support for Doulas Without Children with Krista MaltaisConcurrent Sessions
DONA Trainers
Embracing Male Doulas: Meeting the Unique Needs of Men in Doula Training- Trainers Track with Juan Irby3:00pm - 3:15pm Break
3:15pm - 4:15pm Member Meeting
4:15pm - 4:30pmBreak
Saturday, October 21
7:30am - 5:00pmRegistration Table Open
7:30am - 6:00pmExhibit Hall Open
7:30am-9:00amBreakfast (included)
9:00am-9:15amMorning Welcome
10:15am-10:30amBreak
10:30am-12:00pm
Concurrent Sessions
Babes, Tongues, & Ties: Doula Support to Optimize the Feeding Journey with Dr. Bethany M. KumConcurrent Sessions
Developing the Doula Workforce: Identifying Opportunities & Obstacles to Improve Maternal Mental Health Outcomes in Rural Settings with Dr. Jessica LiddellConcurrent Sessions
Disability and Doulas with Dr. Abigail Jorgensen, Kristen SchellConcurrent Sessions
DONA Trainers
Trainers Talk Shop: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Enhance Doula Training- Trainers Track with Nikia Lawson12:00pm - 1:30pmLunch (on your own)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Concurrent Sessions
Community Based Strategies for Increasing Access to Doula Care with Dr. Holly Horan, Dalia AbramsConcurrent Sessions
Hero or Guide? Level Up Your Website by Centering Your Clients with Sarah JuliussonConcurrent Sessions
YOUR CHOICE: A Decision-Making Tool for Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann PeraltaDONA Trainers
Trainer Meeting with DONA International Doula Trainers3:00pm - 3:15pm Break
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Keynote
Doulas and Data: Leveraging Evaluation to Demonstrate Impact with Dr. Kyrah Brown4:15pm-4:30pmBreak
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Special Presentation
Say Anarcha: Writing the Story of The Mother of Gynecology with J.C. Hallman5:30pm - 6:15pmBook Signing
5:30pm - 6:30pmLast Call- Exhibit Hall
Sunday, October 22
7:30pm - 10:30amRegistration Table Open
7:30am - 9:00amBreakfast (included)
9:00am - 9:15amMorning Welcome
10:15am- 10:30amBreak
10:30am - 11:30am
Keynote
The New Path of Birth: The Science and Delight of New Insights in Fetal Rotation Through the Anatomy of Birth with Gail Tully11:30am - 11:45amBreak
11:45am - 12:30pmClosing Remarks and Circle
*The DONA International Summit will provide an opportunity to earn over 15 continuing education contact hours while increasing doula skills and industry knowledge. Note that the Summit schedule is subject to change and DONA International reserves the right to change the schedule should it become necessary (ex- speaker illness).*