Lexi Zuo CD(DONA), LCCE, & CLC

Lexi Zuo is a birth doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor serving families in the Chicago Suburbs. As a 4x high-risk pregnancy mom herself, Lexi is passionate about making sure that ALL families feel supported and empowered in their birth experiences. Lexi is the host of the top podcast, Happy High-Risk Pregnancy and loves helping other doulas grow in their skills. When not at a birth, Lexi can usually be found spending time with her husband, 5 children or her beloved church family.

Session

Supporting High Risk Clients Well

As doulas, we champion physiological birth, but it’s essential that we don’t leave our high-risk clients behind. Some pregnancies require medical interventions due to health conditions or unexpected complications, while others involve clients who desire a more medically managed approach. Regardless of the circumstances, these births deserve the same skilled, compassionate, and unbiased support.

Join experienced birth doula and childbirth educator Lexi Zuo for an interactive session on how to provide exceptional support for high-risk clients. Through discussion and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to:

Identify the factors that may classify a pregnancy as high-risk and how this impacts birth options.
Practice having unbiased, educational prenatal conversations that empower clients to make informed choices.
Discuss ways to provide emotional and physical support when a birth unfolds differently than originally planned.

Supporting high-risk clients well means honoring their unique journey, fostering resilience, and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and empowered—no matter how their birth unfolds. Whether you’re a new or seasoned doula, this session will equip you with tools to confidently support all births with knowledge and compassion. This session qualifies for 1.5 (DONA/DEI/CA-BRN) contact hours.