Prenatal to postpartum: How to care for your body and mind

Laura Kelsch is a registered nurse in maternity who currently works as one of the care managers with UPMC Health Plan’s Baby Steps Program. She completed her education at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University and UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education as well as her degree in nursing. She has experience in all areas of obstetrical nursing but most recently, before coming to the Health Plan, she provided direct patient care at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Mercy in labor and delivery, antepartum and postpartum nursing. She enjoys working as a maternity nurse health coach and loves providing education and helping those who are pregnant or who wish to become pregnant.

Robin Bernens has more than 14 years of experience working in the nursing field and over 12 specifically in the maternity specialty.  Presently, she is a maternity care manager on the telephonic team at the UPMC Health Plan where she works with maternity members and their babies, assisting them throughout their pregnancy and postpartum with their physical and behavioral needs as well as with social determinants of health. Robin is passionate about improving the outcomes of mothers and babies while improving the mother’s social environment. Robin earned a bachelor’s degree in operations management from the Pennsylvania State University and an associate’s degree in nursing from Community College of Allegheny County. She is certified in maternal newborn care and case management.