Strength in the Struggle: Prematurity, Power, and Possibility

At 34 weeks, Lauren delivered twins. Within hours, routine care became a fight for her life. She is an attorney who argues for others with clarity and courage. In that moment, even she needed advocates at her side. Her experience reveals a simple truth. When the stakes are highest, the patient’s voice must lead.

Joining Lauren is Danielle Clayton, once a premature baby and now a powerful storyteller and leader. Her life is proof that an early start is not a life sentence. It is a beginning.

This workshop moves with care from lived experience to practical action. Expectant parents will learn how to prepare for the unexpected, gather a support circle, name a trusted advocate, and speak up with confidence. Clinicians will hear exactly how to listen first, center patient goals, and build trust when every minute matters.

Come for a candid conversation. Leave with language you can use, a plan you can follow, and renewed belief in what is possible when families and care teams stand together.