Overview
Research has shown that proper prenatal care can help prevent premature labour. So with more than 11% of pregnant people receiving little or no prenatal care, it’s time to talk about it.
Join us Friday, November 15 as CPBF highlight’s World Prematurity Day by taking a closer look at Prenatal Care and equity of care.
Hosted by CPBF’s Jenna Morton and Special guest Host and TV celebrity, Jack Hourigan, this event will explore various angles of prematurity, starting with pregnancy, including:
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access to quality care everywhere
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prenatal care and preeclampsia
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midwifery care in Canada and equity and inclusion
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prioritizing women’s health, specifically those with chronic diseases
This will be a day of learning, sharing and discussion with healthcare providers and families together. You won’t want to miss it! Register now to ensure your spot and prepare to be inspired, moved and ready for the future of prenatal and neonatal care.
CPBF is committed to offering free resources for families in and after NICU. Come hear how you can be a part of supporting CPBF in its mission and ensuring that families receive the best care and support they need.
Hosts
Jack Hourigan is a preemie mom with more than 20 years of experience in the creative world. She is an alumna of The Second City, a former Television Host, an Actor/Writer and holds a degree in Theatre from McGill University. Jack is the founder of Jest Media, Creative Communication and specializes in communication training, customized storytelling and presence coaching.
Jenna Morton & her twin boys survived Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome thanks to a surgery performed at 20 weeks at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. The boys were born at 32 weeks and spent 35 days in the NNICU at The Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick. Jenna, her husband, the twins and their older sister have all taken part in various advocacy and awareness projects and programs since then. Professionally, Jenna is a parenting journalist & podcaster; she hosts & produces the CPBF's podcast, With You in the NICU, as well as NeoChats, produced for the Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses.
Guests
Topic: Why raising awareness on WPD for access to quality care everywhere.
Silke Maden will open our World Prematurity Day special edition and tell a little bit of the WPD history, why it was created and the important message behind this year’s slogan.
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Topic: Introducing a national hub to address pregnancy-related near miss events and deaths.
Dr. Malhamé will talk about a knowledge mobilization hub to reduce pregnancy-related severe morbidity and work towards improving the quality of care experienced in Canada.
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Topic: Dakelh Midwifery: Past and Present
This presentation will cover the historical context, the impacts of colonialism on Dakelh birthing knowledge, and the current research aimed at restoring traditional perinatal wellness practices through a culturally specific Doula training curriculum.
Historically, Dakelh women played crucial roles as midwives in their communities, ensuring the safety and cultural continuity of birthing practices. However, with the advent of Euro-western colonialism, these practices were systematically undermined and displaced by biomedical models of care. This shift was not merely a change in medical practice but an act of cultural suppression.
The presentation will discuss the themes of advocacy, ceremony and culture, economic development. This information is valuable for professionals who support First Nations peoples, providing tools and frameworks to better advocate for and support these communities.
Topic: The impact of racial health inequities in the NICU
Dr. Lewis will discuss how racial health inequities can impact a family's NICU journey & how new approaches to teaching medical students & professionals can begin to build a more equitable experience for patient families.
Topic: Equity and Inclusion in Pregnancy Care: Supporting New Parents with Disabilities with a Preterm Infant
One in every 8 births are to people with disabilities. However, pregnancy-related care is often not accessible for people with disabilities. In this presentation, Dr. Brown will discuss how to improve equity and inclusion in pregnancy care for people with disabilities, including those with preterm infants. She will describe population-based data on rates of preterm birth and related complications in people with disabilities, qualitative case examples of their experiences accessing in-hospital and early paediatric care for their preterm infants, and recommendations to improve care.   
Topic: Chronic Health Conditions and Pregnancy
Women with chronic health conditions are at increased risk of complications, including preterm birth. This session will explore the unique challenges these women face and present strategies to improve their pregnancy journey, focusing on reducing risks and promoting healthier outcomes. We’ll discuss approaches to support women including through early intervention, personalised care plans, and coordinated healthcare.
Topic: Healing your body, mind and relationships after traumatic premature birth experience 
In her presentation, Petya will be sharing insights on how trauma gets stored in the body, supporting yourself and your family, nurturance, siblings and blended families.
Registration
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