2026 Solace Summit | Hidden Wounds: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health

Wednesday, February 4, 2025 at 2pm - 5pm ET

Join us for the 2nd annual SOLACE Summit, a dynamic virtual gathering dedicated to empowering women's wellness in the severe birth injury space. Hosted by the SOLACE Foundation, this event brings together esteemed professionals from the medical community alongside courageous women sharing their personal journeys with OASIS.

Registration for the SOLACE Health Summit is free and open to all. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired!

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SOLACE Summit Speakers
Tentative Agenda
  • 2:00-2:10: Welcome & Logistics
  • 2:10-2:25: Current Landscape: OASI Surveys
  • 2:25-2:45: Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury: Epidemiology, Evidence, and Emotional Impact (Powell)
    • Describe the epidemiology of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), including prevalence, risk factors, and current trends in diagnosis and reporting.
    • Describe recent survey data on the mental health impacts of OASI, including patient-reported experiences, qualitative themes, and implications for trauma-informed postpartum care.
  • 2:45-3:00: Q&A
  • 3:00-3:10: Break
  • 3:10-3:30: When the Body and Mind Both Hurt: Understanding the Overlap Between Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Postpartum Mood Disorders (Evanosky)
    • Identify the prevalence and impact of pelvic floor dysfunction and postpartum depression following childbirth.
    • Describe the bidirectional relationship between pelvic floor symptoms and postpartum mood disorders.
    • Recognize the psychological and emotional implications of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), including its association with depression, anxiety, and quality-of-life changes.
  • 3:30-3:50: The Body Between Us: How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Affects Relationships, Self-Image, and Sexual Health (Vestal)
    • Describe the psychosocial and relational impacts of pelvic floor dysfunction, including changes in self-image, body confidence, and sexual identity.
    • Analyze the ways pelvic floor dysfunction may influence intimate partner relationships, communication, and emotional closeness.
    • Identify trauma-informed strategies for addressing sexual dysfunction
  • 3:50-4:10: Q&A
  • 4:10-4:30: The Impact of Birth Tears: A Personal Perspective (Koster)
    • Summarize real world impacts of OASI on a person's mental health
  • 4:30-4:50: Q&A
  • 4:50-5:00: Closing