Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy — Educational Session and Toolkit for Doulas in Minnesota

Name: Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy — Educational Session and Toolkit for Doulas in Minnesota
Start: 2025-09-18T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Think Bank Edina - 3655 Hazelton Rd, Edina, MN 55435

Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Think Bank Edina - 3655 Hazelton Rd, Edina, MN 55435 | Edina, MN

All birthworkers in the Twin Cities are invited to join us for this free, public event—an interactive presentation to learn more about hypertension disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and current (and increasing) rates. We will share a HDP toolkit that highlights the role doulas can play in recognizing early warning signs, bridging communication with clinical teams, and improving maternal outcomes.
Certificate of attendance will be provided for you to pursue continuing education credits.
Presented By:
LauRen Gaines, RN, MPH,
Nurse-Midwife student
Ann Forster Page, DNP, APRN,
CNM, FACNM
Objectives:
Increase doula knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction in recognizing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).
Understand the impact of HDP on maternal and neonatal health.
Identify the doula’s role in early recognition, communication, and addressing perceived barriers to responding to warning signs.
Explore the HDP Toolkit as a standardized resource to enhance education, safety, and collaboration.