Creating Affirming Care: Supporting LGBTQ+ Families in the Perinatal Period

Expert Training with Dr. Leora DeFlumere, PSI Chartered Psychologist

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute presents this essential 90-minute training on providing affirming, inclusive care to LGBTQ+ families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, led by Dr. Leora DeFlumere, PSI Chartered Psychologist.

Why This Training Matters:

LGBTQ+ parents face higher risks for depression, anxiety, and trauma—not because of who they are, but because of stigma, discrimination, and gaps in healthcare systems. Perinatal healthcare providers have a powerful opportunity to shape positive experiences and outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals by delivering affirming, inclusive care that builds trust and supports mental health.

What You'll Learn:

✨ Understanding unique challenges and strengths of LGBTQ+ communities in perinatal care

✨ Practical strategies for using inclusive language and adapting forms

✨ How to integrate chosen family into care plans

✨ Addressing microaggressions and creating welcoming environments

✨ Evidence-based approaches to reducing mental health disparities

✨ Building confidence in serving diverse families

✨ Concrete steps to ensure respectful, empowering care

Training Format:

This recorded 90-minute webinar includes practical, evidence-based tools, case examples, and reflection activities. The training is designed to be encouraging and immediately actionable, providing clear strategies you can implement right away.

Who This Training Is For:

This session is valuable for all perinatal professionals, including:

🌿 Mental health practitioners

🌿 Healthcare providers

🌿 Midwives and doulas

🌿 Lactation consultants

🌿 Perinatal support workers

🌿 Anyone working in perinatal care who wants to provide more inclusive support

About Your Instructor:

Dr. Leora DeFlumere is a PSI Chartered Psychologist with a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Masters in Applied Psychology from Trinity College Dublin. Her diverse clinical experience spans community mental health, hospital, corporate, and private practice settings. She currently provides specialist support to intending, expecting, and new parents through individual and couples therapy, relationship assessments, and parent advice clinics. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community herself, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this important topic.

What's Included:

✨ 90-minute recorded training

✨ Certificate of attendance

✨ 3-month access to the recording

✨ Practical resource materials

✨ Implementation guidance

Enhance your ability to provide affirming, inclusive care that builds trust and improves outcomes for LGBTQ+ families. This training will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to ensure all families feel respected, supported, and empowered throughout their perinatal journey.

Perinatal Mental Health Institute

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