Parijat Deshpande

Stress, if left unmanaged, becomes a serious risk factor for pregnancy complications from preeclampsia and gestational diabetes to preterm labor and poor blood flow to the baby. In this cutting-edge presentation—the first of its kind meant specifically for women with high-risk pregnancies—leading high-risk pregnancy specialist Parijat Deshpande explains why effective stress management is a critical component of prenatal care in order to manage and prevent pregnancy complications. Based on her bestselling book of the same name, this presentation provides a groundbreaking understanding of the effects of stress and stress management on pregnancy and fetal health. Through peer-reviewed, evidence-based research, powerful true stories and Parijat’s own compelling personal journey through a very high-risk pregnancy, she empowers women to take charge of their health and lower their risk of pregnancy complications and preterm birth.

The World Health Organization estimates 15 million babies—or one out of 10 infants—are born prematurely every year. But rarely is anyone ever prepared for the preemie journey. In this compelling and informative talk, high-risk pregnancy specialist and micropreemie mama, Parijat Deshpande, helps audiences move from reactive to proactive when expecting a preemie. Full of personal examples from her own high-risk pregnancy and NICU journey and her experience in helping hundreds of mothers navigate their own, Parijat helps audiences move from overwhelmed to empowered.

Pregnancy is not the same from one person to the next. Each experience is unique and deeply personal. But what about those navigating high-risk pregnancies in the workplace? In this eye-opening talk, high-risk pregnancy specialist, Parijat Deshpande, helps employees, colleagues and leadership teams understand what a high-risk pregnancy is, what it often looks like in the workplace and the support needed by team members navigating high-risk pregnancy to thrive inside and outside the office.