First Candle’s Safe Sleep and Bereavement Webinar Series
Join First Candle for a special webinar series bringing together medical experts, doulas, public health leaders, and families.
This is a three-part event this fall for NICU Awareness Month, Baby Safety Month, Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day.
Each session explores a different stage of the journey — from NICU to home, to building safe sleep practices in the community, to healing after the loss of a baby.
Register for one, two, or all three sessions. Each has its own Zoom link. All registrants will receive recordings.
Webinar 1: Beyond the NICU — Thriving at Home with Your Baby
📅 Wednesday, September 17th — Noon–1 PM EST
Speakers:
- Dr. Jess Daigle – Pediatrician, NICU and pediatric hospitalist, Founder of Mom & Me MD
- Destiny Stokes, MPH – Program Director, First Candle
- Dr. Emily Guarnotta – Psychologist and Co-Founder of Phoenix Health
Description:
Leaving the NICU is just the beginning of your family’s journey. In this session, we’ll explore how parents can cope with stress, begin healing from trauma, and create safe sleep environments at home. Hear from experts and families who’ve been there, and walk away with practical tools and hope for the road ahead.
Register Here for Webinar 1
Webinar 2: Safe Sleep Saves Lives — Data, Dialogue, and Community Voices
📅 Wednesday, October 1st — Noon–1 PM EST
Speakers:
- Clarissa Edmondson – Certified Holistic Doula/Certified Childbirth Educator
- Terri Miller – Sr. Program Manager, Georgia Department of Health
- Dr. Jess Daigle – Pediatrician, NICU and pediatric hospitalist, Founder of Mom & Me MD
Description:
We know safe sleep saves lives — but how we share the message can make all the difference. Join a pediatrician, a doula, and a public health leader as they unpack the latest data, real-world challenges, and culturally sensitive ways to talk with families about safe sleep. Together, we’ll explore how providers and communities can work hand in hand to protect every baby.
Register Here for Webinar 2
Webinar 3: Together in Healing — Support for Families After the Loss of a Baby
📅 Tuesday, October 28th — Noon–1 PM EST
Speakers:
- Taryn Schuelke – Founder of Linked Legacy
- Liz O’Donnell – Founder of Aaliyah in Action
Description:
For families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby, this session offers a safe, compassionate space to connect and share. Parents and grief support experts will talk openly about navigating loss, finding community, and taking steps toward healing. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Register Here for Webinar 3
- Free to attend — open to families, doulas, outreach workers, public health professionals, and community leaders.
- Register separately for each session to receive the correct Zoom link and reminders.
- Can’t join live? Register anyway to get the replay.
Together, we can ensure every baby has the safest start possible — and every family receives the support they deserve.
