Led by experts in the field of perinatal mental health. 


+ Extended Conference Access Available!

Live KEYNOTE talks
45+ EXPERT SEMINARS
 8+ LIVE WORKSHOPS

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A 3-Day Online Event To Transform Perinatal Care 

Welcome To The Perinatal Mental Health Conference

Led by experts in the field of perinatal mental health. 


+ Extended Conference Access Available!

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
45+ EXPERT SEMINARS
8+ LIVE WORKSHOPS

Supporting those in the perinatal period.

for Professionals

Entirely virtual through expert-led seminars & live workshops

The Location

3 Days From
October 22-24th 2024

The dates

Join us to gain essential tools and knowledge, and learn inclusive approaches to enhance care for families during this crucial life phase. Together, let's advance perinatal wellness.

Where we empower health providers with the latest insights in perinatal mental health.

bringing you leading experts in the field of perinatal mental health

registration options

  • 45+ Presentations, Seminars + Interviews with global leaders in Perinatal Mental Health
  • 8+ Live Workshops to explore professional growth
  • Extended conference access Available
  • Accessible pricing & delivery format
  • Organization Discounts
  • Opportunity to fulfill continuing education requirements
  • community building With Perinatal Professionals


AT The Perinatal Mental Health Conference

What to Expect

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We can all work together to make a meaningful difference for families. 

Join us to gain essential tools and knowledge, and learn inclusive approaches to enhance care for families during this crucial life phase. Together, let's advance perinatal wellness.

During the perinatal period, parents usually have higher provider contact due to multiple appointments, and they also have an increased vulnerability to all mental health challenges. And so, the perinatal period is an opportune time for professionals to provide necessary support.

We believe that any professional who connects with families during this time should have additional training because what parents go through during their perinatal journey is unlike any other stage in life. 

We share the responsibility to understand the unique and nuanced mental health challenges that arise during this stage of life. 

You play a crucial role in your clients wellness, and have the opportunity to have a profound impact for years to come.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Founder Postpartum Stress Centre, Author 

Karen Kleiman

@postpartumstress

Clinical Psychologist, PMH-C, Adjunct Faculty at Postpartum Stress Centre

Dr. Angel Montfort

@drangelmontfort

Founder + director, Registered clinical counsellor, PMH-c,
conference co-host

Kate Borsato 

@kateborsato

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Melissa medjuck

(She/Her)

director, Registered social worker, Certified full spectrum  doula, conference co-host

@theperinatalcollective

Fertility Support Practitioner, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Author

Laine Halpern Zisman

@conceivablefamilies

CEO and founder of Momwell, registered psychotherapist, Author

Erica Djossa

@momwell

Perinatal Advocate, Doula, Educator, Speaker

Gabrielle Griffith

www.gabriellegriffith.com

(they/them, she/her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

birthworker: birth, postpartum, abortion, grief & loss

Rise Osby

@riotous_roots

Full Spectrum Doula, Educator, Co-Founder Brood Care

Emma Devin

@Broodcare

indigenous health leader, perinatal advocate, Postpartum doula

Miranda Kelly

www.mirandakelly.com

(She/her)

(They/Them)

(they/he)

Christine Cunningham

Registered Social Service Worker & CC-PMH

@cunninghamcounselling

(She/Her)

Psychotherapist, Occupational therapist, writer, educator

Natalie Brunswick

@highlysensitivefamily

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Nancy Grechko

@dr.nancygrechko

(She/her)

(She/Her)

Sex Therapist + Registered Psychologist

Dr. Carolin Klein

@drcarolinklein

Valerie Probstfeld

Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner

@valerie_probstfeld

(She/Her)

Registered Psychotherapist, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher

Briar Culbert

@briar.culbert

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Certified Sleep Specialist

Rachael Shepard-Ohta

@heysleepybaby

Registered Nurse, Professor, Author, post-adoption depression expert

Dr. Karen J. Foli

Karen J. Foli, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Clinical Psychology Scholar-Practitioner, Faculty at Beck Institute, Author 

Dr. Amy Wenzel

Dr. Amy Wenzel, Ph.D., ABPP

(she/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Registered Social Worker, PMH-C

Amber Sperling

@amber.sperling.rsw

Naturopathic Doctor, Holistic Reproductive Health

Dr. Alexsia Priolo

@Dr.AlexsiaPriolo.ND

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PMH-C, Yoga Teacher

Andrea Wetterau

@nurtured.and.embodied.mama

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor

Sam Welsh

@samwelsh.ca

Canadian Certified Counsellor + Relationship Therapist

Autumn Fowler

@thenestcounselling_

Certified Birth & Bereavement Doula

Arden Cartrette

@themiscarriagedoula

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Registered Psychologist + Sleep Specialist

Sammy Merritt

@themerrittsofsleep

Licensed Clinical Social Work Therapist, Social work educator

Dr. Julie Franks

@nurturingthesisterhood

Registered Social Worker+ Relationship Therapist

Ashley Mariani

@therogue.therapist

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Noah Suzuki

@postpartumstress

Cultural Mythologist, Humanist Celebrant, End of Life Doula

Megan Sheldon

@beceremonial

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ashlee Adams

@postpartumstress

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(He/Him)

Registered social worker, mental health therapist

Millicent Asiedu

@meshofmothersfoundation

Founder of Mevi — The "It Takes a Village" App 

Zamina Sunderji-Karim

@getmevi

Keynote Speaker, Author, International Campaigner

Mark Williams

www.howareyoudad.co.uk

(He/Him)

(She/Her)

(He/Him)

Registered Clinical counsellor, approved clinical supervisor

Elana Sures

@openspacecounselling

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PMH-C, Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Education Specialist, Doula

Dr. Suzanne Mungalez

@its.themamaspace

Registered Psychologist, PMH-c

Vanessa Colombina

@pine_health_yeg

(She/Her)

(She/They)

(She/her)

Polish Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Crisis interventionist, lecturer

Katarzyna Skorupska

@psychologia.okoloporodowa

Registered Psychologist, PMH-C

Samantha Copithorne

@sam_r.psych

licensed Psychotherapist, executive business coach

Kate Kincaid

@okatekincaid

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

mental health counselors, creators of @yourhumantherapists

Dr. Shannon Stevenson

@yourhumantherapists

Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

Dr. Ally Power

@drallypower

Andrea Rockefeller

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Casandra Musumeci

(She/Her)

Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing

Shannon Stevenson, EdD, MSN, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, CNE

Registered Psychologist, PMH-C, Co-Founder of Pine Integrated Health Centre

Dr. Caroline Dickens

@pine_health_yeg

Award-winning journalist

Amanda Ruggeri

@mandyruggeri

Mallory Becker

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Licensed clinical psychologist

@drcarolinedickens

physiotherapist, founder of bodynamics

Tamarah Calyniuk

@tamarah.bodynamics

Registered social worker, Social Work Addiction Fellow

Ainslie cook

ainsliecook.com

Clinical Psychologist, PMH-C, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Associate Professor, Author

Dr. Helena Vissing

@helenavissing

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Neuroscientist, Therapist, Author

@dr.jodi_pawluski

(She/Her)

Dr. Jodi Pawluski

Certified Postpartum Doula (PCD)

Amanda Mitton

@amandamitton_postpartumdoula

(She/Her)

Social Worker + Grant Writer

Jaclyn Willems

@jaclynwritesgrants

(she/Her)

Registered midwife, Certified Life Coach, Energy Healer

Eileen March

@iameileenmarch

Registered Psychotherapist, CC-PMH, PMH-C

Avril Ferguson

@mind.over.mother

Katie Sterbenz

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Carly Tulloch

(She/Her)

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, founders of weetalkers

@weetalkers

Registered Social Worker, PMh-C

Jessica london

@eva.mentalhealth

licensed clinical social worker, pmh-c

margot strauhull

@root.bloom.pdx

sarah goodman

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

(She/Her)

Doctor of physical therapy, pre/postnatal exercise coach

@yourpostpartumpt

Leading educators and experts in perinatal mental health

MEET THE PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

LIST OF PRESENTATIONS

Perinatal OCD, Psychosis, & The Space In-Between

The Neurobiology of the Mama Bear/ Papa Bear Brain

Psychedelics for Perinatal Mood Disorders

Rituals and Ceremonies to Acknowledge the Perinatal Journey

Decolonizing Indigenous Birth Work and Reproductive Health

Sharing The Motherload: How To Encourage Shared Mental Load With Families From The Start

Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health in Family Building

The Art of Holding Perinatal Women in Distress Model of Intervention 

Confronting White Supremacy Culture in Perinatal Mental Health Care

What perinatal professionals need to know about supporting folks in alternative family structures

Neurodivergent Affirming Practices For Perinatal Mental Health

Somatic Treatment of PMADs and Trauma

Why the Pelvic Floor is Important to Perinatal Wellbeing: Debunking myths 

Perinatal Substance Use: An Introduction for Perinatal Providers

How To Help Parents Flag Early Speech Challenges While Managing Milestone Anxiety

Practical tools for avoiding caregiver burnout and supporting clients in the transition to parenthood.

How guiding your clients through postpartum planning Improves their mental health

Addressing Perinatal Mental Health in Rural and Remote Communities

Unraveling the Hidden Link Between Chronic Pain and Perinatal Mental Health

How the Brain Changes With Parenting. 

The Power of Gratitude, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Patients and Providers

Tailoring CBT For The Constraints Of The Perinatal Period

Decoding Mom-Rage: Understanding, Addressing, and Supporting Maternal Anger.

Debunking 4 Sleep Myths: Easing Parents' Stress Around Infant Sleep

When Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents Struggle 

Helping Parents Optimize Parent and Infant Rest in the Postpartum Period 

Fostering Honest Communication with New Parents to Ensure Care in the Perinatal Period

The Hidden Warning Signs: Uncovering Three Clinical Biomarkers Linked to Postpartum Depression

Using EMDR For The Perinatal Population

Preventing PMADS: A Values and Relationship Framework

Finding Peace With Food & Body (During Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Beyond)

Strategies From A Birth And Bereavement Doula on How to Support Families With Perinatal Loss

Support BIPOC Folks In The Perinatal Period; Understanding Health Disparities + Overcoming Barriers To Access

Obstetric Violence and Postpartum Intimacy

Empowering Partners: The Role of Relationships in Supporting Mental Health During Pregnancy and Early Parenthood.

Deepening your Spiritual Connection - Deepening your Presence with Clients

Touched Out or Low Libido? Understanding Sexual Desire and Where it Goes Once Baby Comes.

What Providers Need To Know About Supporting Sensitively Wired Families In The Perinatal Period 

Supporting The Mental Health of NICU Families

Nervous System Regulation for Providers 

Naturopathic Doctors 
Acupuncturists
Dieticians
Nutritionists
Community Health Workers
Physicians including Obstetricians and Pediatricians
Pelvic Floor and Women’s Health Physiotherapists
Perinatal Massage Therapists
Health and Wellness Educators
Perinatal Pilates and Yoga Instructors
Pregnancy and Postpartum Group Leaders

Therapists and Counselors
Psychologists
Social Workers
Psychiatrists
Midwives
Nurses
Doulas
Lactation Consultants
Sleep Consultants
Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors and Practitioners 
Reproductive Wellness Practitioners 

This conference is designed for various professionals, including: 

Who Is This Conference For?

join us at The Perinatal Mental Health Conference

an incredible opportunity to enhance your knowledge, skills, and credentials

Network with a diverse community of perinatal providers. Create valuable relationships that can lead to collaborations, resource sharing, community, and a broad professional network.


Build Valuable Connections

Dive into the latest research and innovative therapies in perinatal mental health. Learn practical skills and knowledge to enhance your practice and set you apart.

Deepen Your Expertise

Expand your understanding of holistic and integrative care with topics ranging from nutrition to spirituality, to alternative (and sometimes controversial) therapies, expanding your approach and awareness of comprehensive perinatal health.



Explore Holistic Approaches:

Benefit from the flexibility of on-demand video content combined with live interactive sessions, allowing you to learn at your pace and within the limitations of normal life. 

Flexible Learning Options:

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Our session content spans far beyond the typical pillars of mental health, extending into new and cutting edge areas of conversation and inquiry. You’ll have opportunities to explore perinatal wellness from diverse perspectives and explore a wide range of approaches to support individuals and their families.

Access Comprehensive
Mental Health Content

We will emphasize inclusive practices by addressing the unique needs of diverse populations and promoting equitable care. We'll also be exploring non-traditional modalities, and hosting hyper-focused conversations around less–discussed (but equally important) topics and themes.

  • Perinatal Mental Health Fundamentals
  • Innovative Approaches and Tools
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Self-Care for Providers
  • Creating Safe and Inclusive Practices
  • Supporting BIPOC in the Perinatal Period 
  • Caring for Adoptive Families
  • LGBTQ+ Families in the Perinatal Period
  • Diverse Relationship Structures in The Perinatal Period
  • Ethical Content Creation and Ethical Social Media
  • Community Building and Support
  • Support Systems for Fathers and Non-Birthing Partners
  • Integrative and Holistic Approaches
  • Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Support
  • Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mind-Body Practices

Ensuring a strong foundation and extended competency in perinatal mental health support. 

topics range FROM the FUNDAMENTALS TO THE NUANCES IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

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9am - Live Keynote Presentation 
15 New Seminars available
12pm - Live Workshop
2pm - Live Presentation

Schedule Example

Our online conference is designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to engage with content at your own pace. 

  • New Daily Releases: Access new Seminars, Expert Interviews and Mini-Sessions each day through our virtual platform. These sessions are available for 24 hours with the Daily Access Pass, or for 6 months with the Extended Access Pass.

  • Live Daily Sessions: Join the live Keynote Presentations and interactive Workshops, which are also recorded and added to your conference library daily. 

Engage with leading experts, expand your professional network, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in perinatal mental health, all from the comfort of your home or office.

Are you ready to enhance your knowledge and skills, and feel more confident supporting folks in the perinatal period?

For professional growth, creativity, and self-exploration

daily live workshops

Get access to a large library of seminars & mini sessions with leading experts in the field

Expert-led Seminars, Interviews & mini sessions

Perfect way to start the day with inspirational, global leaders in Perinatal Mental Health

Featured Keynote Presentations

Explore a variety of learning opportunities

Kate Borsato (left) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia, Founder of The Perinatal Collective, holds a masters in counselling psychology, as well as the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). Melissa Medjuck (right) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in British Columbia, a certified birth and postpartum doula (CD(DONA)), holds a masters in social work, and was a former adjunct professor with the School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia.

Their vision is to create a mental health hub for the perinatal world, including both parents and professionals, that's honest, relatable, accessible, and truly helpful. 

Our Leadership Team

ABOUT your conference hosts

For those who want more flexibility and time to access the presentations, the Extended Access Pass offers 6 months of access to all conference content. This pass includes the same access to live events and presentations as the Daily Access Pass but extends your ability to revisit and review all presentations, Seminars, Interviews and Mini-Sessions at your convenience for half a year. This is ideal for attendees who wish to dive deeper into the material and refer back to it as needed, or those who would rather learn the material at their own pace. 

Our Daily Access Pass grants you 24-hour access to each day's content. This pass allows you to experience all the live Keynote Presentations and Live Workshops, as well as access multiple Expert Seminars, Interviews  and Mini-Sessions through your conference library, for a full day from the time they are released. This pass is perfect for attendees who prefer to engage with the content on a daily basis and make the most of each day's offerings.

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$250 usd

Extended Access Pass

BEST VALUE!

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$120 usd

Daily Access Pass

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READY TO ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CREDENTIALS?

6 months of access

Frequently Asked Questions

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONFERENCE?

To attend our conference, just register on the website, and you’ll receive a detailed instruction email about how to access the event. There are many live components to the conference, as well as a large library of recorded seminars and discussions prepared just for this conference and not available anywhere else. During the week of the conference, you’ll be invited to join the live sessions each day (keynote presentations, workshops, and discussions) and you’ll also be given access to a series of Expert-Seminars and Mini-Sessions each day.

All of this material will be hosted on the Teachable platform, so that it’s easy to find exactly what you’re looking for each day. We will provide detailed instructions on how to navigate and access different sessions closer to the event.


Our conference will cover a wide range of topics, including the latest in perinatal mental health practices, innovative treatment options, cultural competence, professional development, and strategies for enhancing patient care. Sessions are designed to be comprehensive and relevant to all perinatal health providers.


Yes, our conference is committed to inclusivity and offers sessions that specifically address the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups in perinatal care. We have sessions that explore the specific mental health needs of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and non-traditional families, ensuring these perspectives are integral to our discussions. These sessions are led by experts who specialize in those particular areas. 


We ensure that our virtual platforms offer captioning on all recorded video content, as well as a caption option for live presentations.


This conference will build on existing knowledge by presenting the latest research findings, advanced clinical practices, and discussions on emerging trends that challenge conventional approaches, providing fresh perspectives and advanced professional insights. 


The conference will take place from October 22-24th, 2024. Our virtual format offers flexibility, allowing you to engage with presentations at your convenience. Each day will feature a live Keynote Presentation and a Live Workshop, which you are invited to join. Additionally, you'll gain access to multiple Expert Seminars and Mini-Sessions through your conference library. With a Daily Access Pass, you can access all presentations for 24 hours from their release time each day. For extended access to all conference content, attendees have the option to upgrade their pass to the Extended Access Pass. You can also upgrade your pass during the event if you'd like more time to view the content.


There are two conference passes available for attendees to choose from. We offer an Early Bird Rate of 20% off if you register by September 15th 2024.


Daily Access Pass: $120 USD 

Our Daily Access Pass grants you 24-hour access to each day's content. This pass allows you to experience all the live Keynote Presentations and Live Workshops, as well as access multiple Expert Seminars and Mini-Sessions through your conference library, for a full day from the time they are released. This pass is perfect for attendees who prefer to engage with the content on a daily basis and make the most of each day's offerings.


Extended Access Pass: $250 USD 

For those who want more flexibility and time to access the presentations, the Extended Access Pass offers 6 months of access to all conference content. This pass includes the same access to live events and presentations as the Daily Access Pass but extends your ability to revisit and review all Presentations, Seminars, and Mini-Sessions at your convenience for half a year. This is ideal for attendees who wish to dive deeper into the material and refer back to it as needed, or those who would rather learn the material at their own pace. 




Registration is completed through our website. You can choose from two conference pass options depending on your needs (Daily Access or Extended Access). The deadline for Daily Access registration is October 22, but Extended Access registration is available up to 6 months post conference. 

While live attendance is encouraged for the Keynote Presentations and Live Workshops, we understand that it may not be feasible for everyone. All Keynote Presentations and Live Workshops will be recorded and added to the conference resources each day.
With the Daily Access Pass, you have 24-hour access to each day's content from the time it is released, allowing you to engage with the material at your convenience. Each day, you will also receive access to a new schedule of Expert Seminars and Mini-Sessions.

For more flexibility, consider the Extended Access Pass, which offers 6 months of access to all conference content. This includes recordings of all live sessions, Expert Seminars, and Mini-Sessions. This pass is ideal for those who wish to revisit sessions, catch up on missed presentations, and fully absorb the comprehensive material at their own pace.
 


We wish to support continuing education requirements for various professions. However, due to the diverse requirements of different organizations, attendees will need to request a certificate of attendance, where we can validate your participation in the conference. This certificate can be submitted to your respective accrediting body for credit approval. 

The number of education hours anticipated in the conference is approximately 20hrs. 



You will need a stable internet connection and a compatible device (computer, tablet, or smartphone). The conference is accessible via web browser or specific apps for Teachable and Zoom, which can be downloaded beforehand. We will communicate about the conference through email.


We welcome new speakers who can offer valuable insights into perinatal mental health! We’d love you to apply. Learn more about submission guidelines and deadlines.


Yes, we offer special group rates for organizations and teams of 5 or more. Contact us directly using our contact form for more information on group packages and discounts. 


The duration of access depends on the type of pass you choose:


Daily Access Pass: 

This pass grants you 24-hour access to each day's content from the time it is released. You can engage with the material throughout the day but will not have access after the 24-hour period ends. A new schedule of presentations is added to your library each day.



Extended Access Pass:

This pass offers 6 months of access to all conference content. This includes recordings of live Keynote Presentations, Live Workshops, Expert Seminars, and Mini-Sessions. You'll be able to revisit sessions, catch up on missed presentations, and fully absorb the comprehensive material at your own pace during this period.





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Join us for this 3-day online event to transform perinatal care

Our Goal Is To Provide A Comprehensive, Nuanced, And Forward-Thinking Exploration Of Perinatal Mental Wellness.