Mind, Body, Baby: Connecting Providers for Perinatal Well-Being
Join us for a morning of learning among local perinatal care providers, hosted by the Larimer County Perinatal Well-Being Coalition. Connect to local resources, attend breakout sessions on a variety of care-related topics, and network with other professionals in perinatal care.
Keynote, Panel, and Breakout Session Speakers
Innovative Care & Treatment Trends in Perinatal Substance Use - Courtney Kuepper, LCSW, PMH-C and Benjamin Smith, M.D.
Join us to learn about how members of our healthcare community are working together to improve the care of birthing people with substance use disorders and their newborns. We’ll share the practice mindsets and clinical experiences that led us to this opportunity, describe how Plans of Safe Care helped us organize our advocacy efforts, and discuss frameworks for pursuing similar innovation in your practice.
Breakout Sessions Include:
Pelvic Floor Health - Dr. Anna Towne, PT, DPT
In this workshop, Dr. Anna Towne will explore the connection between pelvic floor dysfunction and maternal mental health, and how providers can offer more effective, compassionate care. She will share common “don’ts” when talking with patients, red flags to watch for, and practical starting points for safe, evidence-based rehab. Attendees will leave with tangible tools and strategies they can immediately share with their clients to support both physical recovery and emotional well-being.
No Such Thing As a Baby: The Importance of Early Attachment in the Perinatal Period - Maddie Darnell, MSSW, SWC, IMH-E® and Marybeth Swanson, LCSW
Maternal mental health and infant development are inextricably intertwined. In this session, Maddie Darnell of the Willow Collective will revisit the principles of attachment theory and explore the relational nature of infant development. The presentation will conclude with discussion of systemic and clinical strategies to support care-giver dyads and early attachment.
Bridging the Gap in Perinatal Care - Dr. Meghan Peckinpaugh and Sarah Thompson, LAc
Join this eye-opening session providing evidence for the need for perinatal care in Northern Colorado. Explore what services perinatal people are seeking in our community, and how they are connecting to these services. Sarah Thompson, LAc and Dr. Megan Peckinpaugh will discuss gaps in care and how conventional and alternative medicine can work together to provide holistic support and improve patient outcomes.
Voices of Lived Experience Panel Discussion
Women share their personal stories of navigating successes and challenges across the spectrum of healthcare in Northern Colorado.
Details
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Timberline Church - 2908 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins
Breakfast will be provided. This event is offered at no cost.
Register
NOTE: All available spots have been filled and registration is now closed for the event.
About the Perinatal Well-Being Coalition
The Perinatal Well-Being Coalition is a collaborative network dedicated to supporting mental health and family wellness before and after birth. Established by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, the Coalition brings together a wide range of perinatal care professionals, including mental health providers, nurses, doulas, midwives, OB-GYNs, pediatricians, researchers, and program administrators, to help improve outcomes for families in our community.
