Mom & Me MD
by Jess Daigle M.D. FAAP
Concierge Newborn & Postpartum Care
Bridging the Birthing Gap™ Virtual Summit
Connecting Voices Across the Maternal–Infant Care Continuum
May 15–16, 2026 | FREE LIVE ATTENDANCE
There’s a gap that we don’t talk about enough in perinatal care...
Not openly. Not across roles. Not in the same room.
We talk about outcomes. We talk about protocols.
We talk about what should happen.
But underneath all of that…
There’s still confusion. There’s still tension.
There are still moments where things
don’t quite connect—and families feel it.
And this is not because there's a lack of care.
But because we’ve been trained, supported, and positioned in silos.
If you’ve ever felt this… you’re not alone.
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“Why does it feel like we’re working toward the same goal, but speaking different languages?”
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“Why do handoffs break down, even when everyone is trying?”
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“Why do families leave feeling confused, unsupported, or overwhelmed?”
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“Why does collaboration feel harder than it should be?”
These are not individual failures, but system gaps.
And they can be bridged, but only if we’re willing to look at them together.
Bridging the Birthing Gap™ is a virtual, interdisciplinary summit designed to bring people across maternal–infant care into the same conversation.
This summit is made possible by
our trusted partner in maternal–infant health ❤
Who this is for
This summit brings together voices from across the maternal–infant care continuum:
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Birth and postpartum doulas
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Midwives
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Labor & delivery and postpartum nurses
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OB/GYNs and physicians
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Pediatric and neonatal providers
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Lactation consultants
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Perinatal mental health professionals
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Maternal health advocates
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Families and parents
What you’ll learn
Across two days of keynotes and panels, we’ll move through:
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A clearer understanding of how roles intersect and overlap
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Language to support more effective, respectful communication
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Insight into why tension happens and how to move through it
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A deeper awareness of the family experience across care settings
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Examples of collaboration that actually works
What you get
When you join, you’ll receive:
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LIVE access to all summit sessions
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Full replay access so you can revisit conversations anytime
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The Summit Reflection & Action Workbook to help you process and apply what you learn
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The Collaborative Care Communication Guide with practical language you can use immediately
❤ Ready to Meet Your Speakers?
Our speakers are not just experts in their fields... they are thoughtful, grounded voices who understand the complexity of maternal–infant care from within.
Each has been selected for their ability to:
communicate clearly across disciplines
hold nuance without defensiveness
respect the roles and perspectives of others
contribute to meaningful, honest conversation
Summit Host
Dr. Jessica Daigle
Dr. Jessica Daigle is a board-certified pediatrician, NICU and pediatric hospitalist, and founder of Mom & Me MD, where she supports families through the transition from hospital to home.
Her work is shaped by both clinical experience and her own journey as a mother of two premature children, including time in the NICU.
As host of Bridging the Birthing Gap™, she brings together voices across disciplines to foster clearer communication, deeper understanding, and more connected care for families.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Nicole Rankins
Dr. Nicole Rankins is a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN, wife, mom, and host of the Birth With Power podcast.
With over 2,000 babies delivered and more than 2 million podcast downloads, she is dedicated to helping pregnant women feel calm, confident, and empowered in their birth experience.
Through her work, Dr. Rankins demystifies childbirth by blending clinical expertise with clear, accessible education—so families can make informed decisions and feel supported every step of the way.
Better outcomes don't just come from more knowledge or doing more. They come from clearer communication, stronger collaborations, and a deeper understanding of the system we're part of—and the people we work alongside with.
- Dr. Jessica Daigle
This summit is our space to
make that change together!
Summit Day 1:
May 15, 2026
Opening Keynote: The Gap We Have to Bridge
Why maternal–infant care requires shared understanding
A grounding conversation that names the core challenge: misalignment, fragmented communication, and the impact on families—and what becomes possible when we begin to understand each other.
Session 1
Who’s Who in Perinatal Care
Understanding the landscape
Clarify roles, scope, and points of overlap so we can move from confusion to a shared understanding of the care ecosystem.
Session 2
It’s Not Resistance,
It’s Misalignment
Where tension
comes from
Explore the real reasons breakdowns happen across disciplines and how shifting perspective can transform frustration into understanding.
Reflection
+ Q&A
A guided space
Pause, reflect, and begin connecting what you’re hearing across roles.
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Summit Day 2:
May 16, 2026
Closing Keynote: From Silos to Synergy
What families need most from us now
A forward-looking conversation on what it takes to move from fragmented care to true collaboration—and what each of us can carry forward.
Session 4
Who Families Need and When
Supporting families after birth
Understand how family needs evolve over time and what coordinated, responsive support can look like beyond discharge.
Session 5
The NICU Is Postpartum Too
When birth doesn’t go as planned
Expand your understanding of postpartum care to include NICU realities—holding both clinical and emotional experiences.
Session 6
From Referral Gaps to Real Continuity
Building the bridge beyond the hospital
Explore what true continuity of care requires and why referrals alone are not enough.
Session 7
What It
Looks Like When It Works
Collaboration in action
Real-world examples of interdisciplinary care done well, so you can see what’s possible and apply it in your own setting.
Bridging the Birthing Gap™
Virtual Summit | May 15–16, 2026
See you there! ❤
Join us for this interdisciplinary conversation on trust, clarity,
and collaboration in perinatal care.