I have presented on a wide variety of topics at local conferences for doulas and other perinatal professionals, as well as at the DONA International and Lamaze International conferences. In 2015, I was chosen to speak at the first ever conference for professional birth photographers. I strive to make my presentations fun, engaging and relevant.
Past Presentations
Introduction to Research Studies Basics of understanding how to identify personal bias and read research. Session at the Utah Doula Association Annual Conference, May 4, 2019
Know When to Go: Understanding Progress in Labor The basics of labor progress for birth photographers. Off Call February 2016, Clearwater FL Breakout Session.
Positioning with the Peanut Ball. Presented and demonstrated the research on peanut balls and positions for using them. Take a Closer Look At Best Practices: Utah Doula Association annual conference March 21, 2015.
Use of the Peanut Ball For Labor Introduced nurses and other birth professionals to the research and use of peanut balls. Perinatal Professionals Conference September 25-26, 2014
Know When to Go: Understanding Progress in Labor The basics of labor progress for birth photographers. Off Call Birth Photography Conference July 17-19, 2014, Grapevine TX, Pre-Conference Class.
Use of the Peanut Ball For Labor Introduced nurses and other birth professionals to the research and use of peanut balls. Perinatal Professionals Conference September 25-26, 2014
It’s on the internet, so it must be true…right? Taught expectant parents about critically evaluating information they read online. Empowering Fearless Birth conference 2014
Studies, Stats and All That Jazz: Finding your Research Rhythm for Safe and Healthy Birth 2013 Lamaze International Conference, New Orleans, LA
Out of the Bayou: Helping Families Navigate the Online Swamp 2013 Lamaze International Conference, New Orleans, LA
Childbirth Education course for prospective midwives. Midwives College of Utah Student Conference June 2012
Current Research and Helping Your Patients Identify Accurate Sources of Information on the Internet. Perinatal Professionals Conference April 28-29, 2011
Research Analysis and Statistics Midwives College of Utah Student Conference June 2011
Top Ten Research Resources for Doulas DONA International Conference, Boston MA, July 21-24, 2011
Research Analysis and Statistics 2009 Midwives College of Utah Student Conference
What’s the Evidence? Presented results of 4 recent studies, taught critical thinking skills as they apply to research, and shared resources for attendees to learn more. Presented at You Deserve M.O.R.E.: More Options, Research and Education the 2009 Utah Doula Association Conference.
More Than Telling: How Doulas Can Tailor Education to the Learner Discussed the various ways that learners take in information, guided participants in creating teaching tools and applying their use with different teaching styles. Presented at CSI: Clients Seeking Information, the 2007 Utah Doula Association Conference
Teaching About Cesarean Birth and VBAC Interactive session where participants created teaching tools specific to these topics and role played discussions on cesarean births and VBAC. Presented at CSI: Clients Seeking Information, the 2007 Utah Doula Association Conference
Mommy’s At A Birth Panel discussion on how families handle the challenges of the doula lifestyle. Part of the 2004 Utah Doula Association conference.
Evidence Based Care: Reading Research Critically Discussed several case studies in recent research and how to read them critically and apply the results to practice.
Bellycasting Basics A how-to and live demonstration of bellycasting. Presented at the 2003 Utah Doula Association Conference.
Using the Internet to Market Your Doula Practice Addressed the “why” and the basics of “how” to get a web site for your doula business. Presented at the 2001 Utah Doula Association Conference.
Using the Legislature’s Web Site to Advocate for Health Live demonstration of how to find and track bills online for the Utah State Legislature’s web site. Included information on how to identify and approach key players in the process. Presented at the 1999 Health Education Association of Utah Legislative Conference.