Earn up to 52 total CE hours, including
up to 6.75 Pharmacology CE hours and 6.0 IBLCE L-CERPs!

The field of obstetrics is high adrenaline, high pace, and full of highs and lows. And we’ve all seen the miracle of childbirth quickly become a challenging, high-risk situation for both mom and baby.

Advances in perinatal care are nearly constant and you need to stay on top of your game.

This incredible 2-day program will advance your skills before the next perinatal complications unfold! You’ll get the latest evidence-based updates with best practice guidelines from AWHONN, ACOG & ACNM to address each patient’s unique needs.

Earn your Perinatal OB Certificate and unlock powerful new strategies for pregnancy emergencies, prescribing dangers, pre-term labor, traumatic birth, gestational diabetes, electronic fetal monitoring, hypertension, postpartum depression, and more!

Learn from the experts! The interdisciplinary team of 15 top-notch clinicians includes MDs, NPs & CNMs. Increase your confidence and unlock new insights to intervene quickly for the most serious pregnancy-related conditions.

Perinatal OB Certificate Summit

LIVE 2-Day Event: March 9–10, 2023

$2,633.85 Total Value
Just $399.99 Today — Save 88% if you register by February 25, 2023!

Earn up to 52 CE hours, including up to 6.75 pharmacology CE hours — Click here for CE Credit breakdown!
Not sure of your schedule? No problem! Pre-order the self-study version here!

Are you ready to hear the latest practice changes on essential perinatal topics...

In just two days of comprehensive live training, you’ll get the newest updates and best practice guidelines to expertly guide your patients through a safe pregnancy and delivery.

You’ll walk away prepared to deliver the very best perinatal care, with an enhanced skill set for:

High-Risk Pregnancy
Fetal Heart Monitoring
Traumatic Birth
Sepsis in Pregnancy

OB Medications
Perinatal Diabetes
Perinatal Loss
Hypertension in Pregnancy

Integrative Maternity Care
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Cervical Ripening and Induction

Summit Features

2-day live online event to advance your skills before the next perinatal crisis
Expert advice from 15 amazing clinical experts... MDs, DNPs, CNMs & more!
Innovative updates on a multitude of emergent OB conditions
Up-to-date guidelines from AWHONN, ACOG & ACNM
Must-know topics from complication management to the newest OB medications
Earn your Perinatal OB Certificate!
Earn up to 52 total CE hours
Includes up to 6.75 Pharmacology CE hours
Register early for 88% off AND video access for 30 days after the event

Joining this essential training is easier than ever, thanks to our two registration options. Select the option that works best for you!

Live Access Pass

You can earn up to 52 CE hours!

2-day LIVE training (March 9 & 10th)
Get your questions answered by leading experts
Online chat with colleagues across the country
Early access to on-demand bonus sessions
30-day recording access to the live summit sessions afterwards

On-Demand Pass

You can earn up to 52 CE hours!

Unlimited access to all summit sessions (live sessions and bonus sessions)
Watch the videos on your own pace and schedule
Unlimited access to all handouts
Completely flexible learning for your busy schedule
Includes your Perinatal OB Certificate!

PRE-ORDER NOW TO WATCH ON-DEMAND!

Whether you participate in the live online training or choose the on-demand video option, the Perinatal OB Certificate Summit offers high-quality education with flexibility to fit your needs as a wound care professional. Both options provide you full access to session handouts and presentation slides!

Perinatal OB Certificate Summit

LIVE 2-Day Event: March 9–10, 2023

$2,633.85 Total Value
Just $399.99 Today — Save 88% if you register by February 25, 2023!

Earn up to 52 CE hours, including up to 6.75 pharmacology CE hours — Click here for CE Credit breakdown!
Not sure of your schedule? No problem! Pre-order the self-study version here!

Live Sessions – March 9 & 10, 2023

Maternal Health Equity: Improving Pregnancy Outcomes

Shawana S. Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC | Click here for information about Shawana Moore

Equity and Inequity in Obstetric Care… what is inequity and what it means for birthing people
Background on Inequity in Obstetric Care… root causes of inequity in obstetric care for diverse populations of birth people
Significance of Inequity in Obstetric Care… data/statistic information on morbidities and mortalities among diverse populations, short- and long-term impact
Key Strategies to Provide Equity Obstetric Care… how to provide equitable obstetric care, resources for providers
Creating a Plan to Provide Equity Obstetric Care… blueprint for success
Call to Action… key takeaways to make a difference

Bring it on! Latest Methods for Cervical Ripening & Labor Induction

Jamie Otremba, CNM, APRN, MSN | Click here for information about Jamie Otremba

Appropriate circumstances for elective induction of labor
Fastest, safest, most cost-effective ways to accomplish cervical ripening
Current oxytocin dosing protocols
Artificial rupture of membranes: When, why and how

Traumatic Birth Experiences: Best Practices to Minimize Impact to Mom and Baby

Dr. Donna Weeks, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, APN | Click here for information about Donna Weeks

Obstetrical emergencies & more!
Effects on the maternal-infant relationship, breastfeeding & subsequent births
Trauma perspective: Patient’s report degrading and inhumane experiences
A specific plan of care for the sexually abused patient

Managing Hypertension and High Stress in Pregnancy: A Somatic Approach

Parijat Deshpande, MS, CTP, CCTS-I – author of Pregnancy Brain, one of the best new pregnancy books. This book provides a mind-body approach to stress management during a high-risk pregnancy. Purchase your copy now! | Click here for information about Parijat Deshpande

Why “take a breath and relax” is not a solution to elevated blood pressure
Hidden realities of stress physiology
Intersection between stress and hypertension
Empowering your patients for an even healthier pregnancy

Maternal Mental Health and Pregnancy: Can Perinatal Mood Disorders be Prevented?

Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBC | Click here for information about Lisa Tremayne

Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect over 20% of pregnant and postpartum women
Women at risk for PMADs during pregnancy
Validated screening tools
Proactive interventions to potentially erase the emergency/crisis intervention for a new postpartum mom
Evidence-based multidisciplinary treatment modalities
Referral resources and treatment that is appropriate for this temporary and treatable illness

Managing the Sugar Bump: Caring for the Gestational Diabetes Client

Mechell Duran, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, NBC-HWC, LCCE, DipACLM | Click here for information about Mechell Duran

About 2-10% of childbearing families will experience gestational diabetes
Risk of adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes
Approaches to improve current and future health outcomes for families impacted by gestational diabetes
Current evidence-based recommendations from antepartum through the postpartum period

Pregnancy and Sepsis

Sandra Asanjarani, RNC-OB, MS, NPWH, C-EFM | Click here for information about Sandra Asanjarani

National and global issue of mortality and morbidity surrounding sepsis in pregnancy
- Leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality
Risk factors for sepsis in pregnancy
- Common sources of infection
- Preterm labor and preterm delivery
- Fetal infection
Physiologic changes during pregnancy as they relate to sepsis
- Immunological adaptations of pregnancy
- Cardiovascular adaptations of pregnancy
- Impact on the maternal response to infection
Key challenges related to identification and treatment of sepsis in pregnancy
- Antibiotic resistance patterns
ACOG and SMFM guidelines
- Screening
- Management guidelines for sepsis in pregnancy

The Future of OB Care: The Patient, The Provider, and The Promise

Hector Chapa, MD, FACOG | Click here for information about Hector Chapa

New data analyses on the course of “modern labor”
Postpartum hemorrhage and prophylactic medication
The future of preterm birth prediction
Traumatic events take a toll
Healthcare is a team sport
Never lose passion for our profession

Perinatal OB Certificate Summit

LIVE 2-Day Event: March 9–10, 2023

$2,633.85 Total Value
Just $399.99 Today — Save 88% if you register by February 25, 2023!

Earn up to 52 CE hours, including up to 6.75 pharmacology CE hours — Click here for CE Credit breakdown!
Not sure of your schedule? No problem! Pre-order the self-study version here!

PLUS, when you register today, you’ll receive 12 FREE on-demand bonus sessions!

Legal Risk Aversion Tools for Obstetrical Nurses: Immediate License Protection

Rosale Lobo, PhD, RN, MSN, LNC | Click here for information about Rosale Lobo

Analyze difficult conversations and documentation hacks for clear communication
Anticipate worst outcomes with powerful new tools
Prepare for high risk obstetrical complications
Analytics of OB cases gone wrong
License defense tactics to incorporate immediately

Environmental Factors Impacting Women’s Health

Shawana S. Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC | Click here for information about Shawana Moore

Environmental Health…environmental and climate-related factors
Exposure Pathway…what is putting women at risk…extreme heat, poor air quality, natural disasters, and more
Environmental Health History…work, home and recreation activities
Strategies to address environmental health
Legislation geared towards environmental factors
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences…reproductive health and research efforts

Electronic Fetal Monitoring: A Standardized Approach

Rebecca Cypher, MSN, PNNP | Click here for information about Rebecca Cypher

Uncertainties surrounding intrapartum monitoring
Potential adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes
Overview of fetal monitoring principles and techniques
Review of rhythms for interpretation and practice
Maternal-fetal safety

Integrative Maternity Health Care

Kathy Fray, Midwife/Author/Perinatal Integrative Healthcare Thought-Leader | Click here for information about Kathy Fray

Therapeutic Modalities Basics… definitions of perinatal Integrative Medicine (IM) in maternity healthcare IMHC/PIM, five Categories of CAMs/T&CMs (complementary & alternative medicines)
PIM during the Antepartum (Pre-Pregnancy & Pregnancy)… Preconception, Routine Pregnancy Care, Common Discomforts of Pregnancy, Pregnancy Pathophysiology, Labor & Birth Preparation
PIM during the Intrapartum (Labor & Birth)… ‘Wholistic Birth-Rite’ Kit Prep, First Stage: Labor (latent & active dilatation), Second Stage: Birth (baby), Third Stage: After-Birth (placenta), Holistic support for Natural Labor & Normal Birth, Complementary support for Medical Complexities & Obstetric Complications
PIM for Postpartum (Mother & Baby)… Maternal wellness & disease, Neonatal wellness & disease

OB Medication Update: The Latest Pharmacological Options for Pregnancy and Birth

Jamie Otremba, MSN, RN, CNM | Click here for information about Jamie Otremba

Best current medications to treat the “Top 10” pregnancy problems
New FDA pregnancy safety labeling
Analyze pre-pregnancy medications for safety
Update on over-the-counter products for use during pregnancy
Latest labor and delivery medication news

Avoiding the Preventable Cascades of Intervention: Understanding the Secrets of Natural Labor for Normal Birth

Kathy Fray, Midwife/Author/Perinatal Integrative Healthcare Thought-Leader | Click here for information about Kathy Fray

Deep-diving into the “Cascade of Intervention” vs the “Cascade of Normalcy”

Understanding obstetrically the medical repercussion consequences of the “Cascade of Intervention”
Understanding holistically the natural flow of uninterrupted spontaneous labor
Epidurals – understanding the consequences – are you really obtaining fully informed Consent? Know the stats.
Re-defining how we explain to women the Four Stages of Childbirth
Re-defining how to explain pharmaceutical and natural pain management options
'To Do' lists for Birth Practitioners and 'To Do' their expectant Clients - to achieve the best birth outcome

High-Risk Obstetrics: Current Trends, Treatments & Issues

Jamie Otremba, MSN, RN, CNM | Click here for information about Jamie Otremba

Preclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP
Preterm Labor: Rapid Diagnosis and Intervention Can Make all the Difference
The Perils of Shoulder Dystocia
Post-Partum Hemorrhage
High-Risk Induction
Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Placenta Accreta

High Risk Postpartum Patients: Conquer the Mother-Baby Warning Signs

Dr. Donna Weeks, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, APN | Click here for information about Donna Weeks

Post-birth warning signs and their implications for reducing maternal mortality
Pathophysiology that places pregnant morbidly obese women at risk for dysfunctional labor
Latest neonatal resuscitation: Urgent signs you can’t miss!
Current recommendations for common causes of maternal mortality

Perinatal Loss: An Attachment-Informed Treatment Framework for Helping Clients Process and Heal from Pregnancy Loss

Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA | Click here for information about Sunita Osborn

Perinatal Loss: Common Misconceptions
Assessment: Exploring Clients’ Reproductive Story
Treatment Planning for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Treatment Interventions: Helping Clients Move Forward, Not On
Clinical Considerations

The Ultimate Prenatal Exercise Workshop

Jennifer Dieter, MPT | Click here for information about Jennifer Dieter

Pregnancy: Physiological Changes Across the Trimesters
Strong as an Expecting Mother: Strategies for an Active Pregnancy
Contraindications and Warning Signs

Breastfeeding Success: Latch Secrets, Alternative Feeding Methods & Medication Safety
IBLCE CERPS are verified for this program as follows: 6.00 L-CERPs
Includes 1.0 hour of pharmacology content

Dawn M. Kersula, MA, RN, LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC | {6892_Dawn M._KersulaWithBio}

Evaluate positioning for breastfeeding couplets based on infant preference and need
New research suggesting the role of insulin in milk production
Feeding alternatives for babies struggling with latch in the first days postpartum
Medication safety: Considerations for availability to baby

Pelvic Changes Associated with Pregnancy & Menopause

Elizabeth Frey, FCAMPT, MCISC(MANIP), MSc. PT, MSc, BPHE, BSc, MCPA | Click here for information about Elizabeth Frey

Practical Management Techniques
Why the inner core is often the missing piece of the puzzle   
How to connect with the diaphragm and pelvic floor to target incontinence, prolapse and dyspareunia  
Exercise interventions to maximize strength and mobility 
Evidence-informed techniques you can use to optimize function

Perinatal OB Certificate Summit

LIVE 2-Day Event: March 9–10, 2023

$2,633.85 Total Value
Just $399.99 Today — Save 88% if you register by February 25, 2023!

Earn up to 52 CE hours, including up to 6.75 pharmacology CE hours — Click here for CE Credit breakdown!
Not sure of your schedule? No problem! Pre-order the self-study version here!

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