Rooted in Resilience: A Trauma Stewardship Q&A for Doulas with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

Birth and Postpartum work is deeply meaningful—but it can also be emotionally intense. Doulas sometimes witness trauma, navigate unpredictable birth and postpartum outcomes, and provide unwavering support to families. Over time, this emotional labor can lead to secondary trauma and burnout. How can we continue to rise in this work while remaining Rooted in Resilience?

Join Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, and The Age of Overwhelm: Strategies for the Long Haul, for a candid Q&A style discussion about the impact of trauma exposure on doulas. Moderated by Adriana Lozada, Advanced DONA Certified Doula and host of the popular perinatal podcast, Birthful, this session will explore how to recognize when trauma is accumulating, ways to shift our focus to prevent emotional exhaustion, and practical self-care strategies that go beyond quick fixes.

This engaging Q&A will provide doulas with actionable steps to integrate trauma stewardship into their practice—allowing them to show up for families while also caring for themselves.

After the conversation, Laura will be available for a short time for a book signing.