Navigating Birth Plans and Patient Expectations within the Social Media Era

Review common birth plans available to patients, explore strategies for setting realistic expectations during the antepartum period, and discuss practical approaches when patients refuse recommended interventions during labor.

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Overview

In today’s social media-driven world, patients often arrive with detailed birth plans and strong expectations shaped by online narratives. This session will help healthcare professionals navigate these dynamics effectively. We’ll review common birth plans available to patients, explore strategies for setting realistic expectations during the antepartum period, and discuss practical approaches when patients refuse recommended interventions during labor. Join us to strengthen communication, foster trust, and ensure safe, patient-centered care in the digital age.

Should I Attend?

Anyone interested in maternal health should attend this webinar.

Objectives

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Review birth plans that are available to your patients
• Learn about setting expectations for birth during the antepartum period
• Discuss strategies that can be used when a patient refuses recommended interventions during labor

Continuing Education

Participants will receive 1.0 nursing contact hours from the Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc. for complete attendance of the program. Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing – CE Provider #60.

CHSP/CPSO: 1.0 contact hours of continuing education credit toward fulfillment of the requirements of CHSP designation of Certified Healthcare Safety Professional & CPSO designation of Certified Patient Safety Officer.

Accommodations

Please contact LHA Trust Funds if you have a disability that may require special accommodations for this educational opportunity. LHA Trust Funds is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.

Webinar Speakers

Dr. Pamela Simmons, OB-GYN

High-risk Physician, Woman’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic

Pamela Simmons is a high-risk physician at the Woman’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic where she provides Louisiana’s most adv...

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