The Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance’s Education Committee in collaboration with the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee presented the webinar series, “Connecting Through Distance and Diversity,” the series reflects the theme of ‘Expanding Our Reach: Addressing Emerging Issues in Perinatal Bereavement’. The 2021-22 PLIDA Perinatal Bereavement Webinar Series allowed stakeholders an opportunity to explore new and developing issues in perinatal bereavement; such as racial and cultural disparities, subsequent pregnancy following loss, and how to support grieving patients during a time of visitor restrictions. Webinar Series Objectives- Explore ways of increasing inclusivity in perinatal bereavement care to families.-Explore ways of increasing inclusivity/diversity among health care provider teams. - Examine the unique challenges and sensitivities surrounding pregnancy after a loss. - Discuss ways of translating research findings into clinical practice. - Provide opportunities for relationship building among parent advocates, educators, clinical care providers, and researchers. - Review the effectiveness of various subgroup models. - Describe principles and practice of self-care. Webinar Series RecordingsJuly 22, 2021: Pregnancy After a Loss: Joey Miller, MSW, LCSW - Click to view. August 19, 2021: Perinatal Bereavement: Providing Holistic Care: Jessica Sember, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CPLC, CCE, SBD - Click to view. September 16, 2021: Insights into the Intimacy of Loss and How Professional Care and Compassion Can Offer Parents a Light in the Darkness of Loss: Alanna Knobben - Click to view. October 14, 2021: Promoting Perinatal Loss Healing through Group Participation: Understanding Different Support Group Modalities Across the Spectrum: Nancy Berlow, LCSW and Sara Vasiliou, MSW-LP - Click to view. This webinar was partially funded by: |