Trauma Informed Care through The L&D Nurse Lens

The Educated Birth

Explore trauma-informed approaches to perinatal care with Mandy Irby, RN, Board-Certified Labor Nurse.

Many birthing people carry experiences of trauma into labor and delivery — whether from prior healthcare encounters, personal history, or systemic harm. How we show up as birth professionals can make the difference between retraumatization and healing. In this powerful session, Mandy Irby brings her expertise as a board-certified labor nurse, educator, and advocate to share how trauma-informed care can transform birth experiences from the inside of hospital systems.With compassion, evidence-based strategies, and real stories from the labor &amp; delivery floor, Mandy will guide participants in understanding how nurses and birth professionals can advocate for, uphold, and embody trauma-informed practices in every interaction.What You’ll Learn:✅ Key principles of trauma-informed care and how they show up in L&amp;D settings ✅ The unique role and perspective of labor nurses in shaping trauma-informed birth experiences ✅ Strategies for navigating institutional barriers while centering patient autonomy and dignity ✅ Actionable tools for building trust, reducing harm, and fostering empowerment in birth About Mandy Irby, RN, Board-Certified Labor Nurse Mandy Irby is a leading authority in transforming birth care culture through the prevention of birth-related trauma by creating The New Nursing Standard of Care.Her paradigm-shifting workshops, keynote speeches, and consultations drive the change to patient-centered care within a safe and ethical framework for nurses. Influential leaders in perinatal healthcare, like Centra, Ascension, and WellSpan, collaborate with Mandy to build trauma-responsive care cultures. Her work with the Canadian Nova Scotia Health Authority at IWK Health and the Maryland Patient Safety Center with the Maryland Department of Health has brought trauma-informed care into action. Since founding The Birth Nurse, she’s worked with state quality collaboratives, departments of health, and hospitals to strengthen psychological safety in childbirth and improve family outcomes across generations.- - - - - -Thank You to Our Sponsors Your generous support allows us to offer free tickets to events like this, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for our community. Our May sponsors include:TBA- - - - - -About TEB Classes: Looking for more educational opportunities? The Educated Birth (TEB) Classes are designed to empower birthworkers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. Classes are free for TEB members, and the full 2025 series will include workshops, trainings, and resources to support your journey, including:📌 2025 Financial Kick-Off: Intro to Budgets + Business in Birth Work 📌 Obstetric Racism: What It Is + What We Can Do About It 📌 Case Studies in Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Suzanne Mungalez 📌 Sex Ed for Pregnancy &amp; Postpartum 📌 Trauma-Informed Care through The L&amp;D Nurse Lens 📌 Parental Leave 101: Practical Tools for Supporting Time Off Work 📌 And more!Our classes are free for members. Explore all the benefits of a <a href="https://www.theeducatedbirth.com/membership" title="https://www.theeducatedbirth.com/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TEB membership</a>.Be the first to know when classes open. Sign up for the full <a href="https://airtable.com/appOYlGCARSzbuNGz/pagcoZ9dM7jfqZHES/form" title="https://airtable.com/appOYlGCARSzbuNGz/pagcoZ9dM7jfqZHES/form" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2025 class series waiting list</a> for early access to register for each class.

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