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SUNDAY, JUNE 9

A1 – The Forgotten OR: Providing Care to the Perioperative Obstetrical Patient
Interest Areas:
• Patient Safety
• Anesthesia
• Intrapartum Care/Issues
• Cesarean Delivery
This session focuses on best practices in preop, intraop, and recovery of the OB perioperative patient
including the surgical principles of asepsis, nursing responsibilities, the effects of anesthesia/analgesia,
and addresses complications to improve the quality of care to every obstetric patient in the
perioperative setting.
Speakers: Laura Ortiz Carter, MSN, BBA, RN, CCRN, RNC-OB, C-EFM and Ayumi Fielden MSN, RN,
CCRN, CPAN, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
A2 – The Maternal Mental Health Crisis in the United States: A Call to Action
Interest Areas:
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Maternal Morbidity & Mortality
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Our nation is facing a maternal mental health crisis: mental health conditions are the most common
complication of pregnancy and childbirth, and suicide and overdose combined are the leading cause of
maternal mortality. This session will provide information about maternal mental health, including
programs and policies addressing maternal mental health at the national, state, and local levels.
Speakers: Adrienne Griffen, MPP and Mara Child, MPH, MPA, Maternal Mental Health Leadership
Alliance, Arlington, VA
A3 – It’s in the Chart! Exploring Stigma in Perinatal Substance Use
Interest Areas:
• Professional Development
• Documentation
• Substance Use Disorder
• Trauma-Informed Care
Addressing substance use disorder stigma during pregnancy is not only a matter of empathy but also a
critical step in improving maternal and child health outcomes. This session will focus on defining
stigmatizing terminology and negative themed language that can present in reports and in the patient
chart note. The session will introduce our research-informed; chart note stigma assessment tool with
time to practice using the tool.
Speakers: Melinda Ramage, MSN, FNP-BC, CDCES, CARN-AP, OBGYN, Mountain Area Health Education
Center, Inc., Asheville, NC, Phil Hughes, MS, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman
School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC and Sarah Friedman,
MPH MA, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC
A4 – Together We RISE: Beyond Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Interest Areas:
• Policies/Procedures
• Implicit Bias
• Professional Development
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging
Sick of the polarization that has become commonly associated with diversity and inclusion initiatives?
Join us for “Together WE RISE”, a framework for a Respectful, Inclusive and Safe Environment (RISE). A
tested model that goes beyond colloquial diversity and inclusion, RISE empowers every member of the
team to work towards collective accountability for creating a work environment where people from
every identity are affirmed, embraced, and empowered.
Speaker: Clifton J. Kenon Jr., DNP, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, United States Agency for International
Development, Leola, PA
A5 – Indefensible: The Continuing Maternal Mortality Crisis
Interest Areas:
• Maternal Morbidity & Mortality
This presentation will address the rising rate of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States,
common obstetric care problems that are identified in quality review and in litigation. We will discuss
implications for nurses and hospitals who may be sued, and clinical strategies to improve outcomes.
Perspectives will be shared from a malpractice attorney and a maternal fetal medicine physician using
specific case examples.
Speakers: Adam Snyder, JD, The Allgood Foundation, Chicago, IL and Alexandria Hill, MD, Independent
Contractor, Phoenix, AZ
A6 -Collaborating on Purpose
Interest Areas:
• Patient Safety
• Policies/Procedures
• Communication
• Trauma-Informed Care
What is collaboration, what does it look like, and what are its outcomes specifically in the anti-trafficking
field? As industry leaders, how can you best facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration within your
organizations to effect positive outcomes in trafficking cases? These questions, plus an overview of what
the Department of Homeland Security is doing to foster collaboration in the anti-trafficking space will be
discussed.
Speaker: Douglas Gilmer, PhD, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Center for Countering Human
Trafficking, Washington, D

B1 – Safe and Compassionate Care of the Morbidly Obese Parturient: A Case Study
Interest Areas:
• Patient Safety
• Implicit Bias
• Intrapartum Care/Issues
• Obesity Issues
Since obesity has become more commonplace, it’s important for maternal-child health providers to
understand the implications/complications during pregnancy, birth and postpartum for the obese
parturient. Through this complex case presentation, the importance of interdisciplinary PRE-planning for
labor/birth/postpartum and attention to complex details will be presented. This preplanning lead to a
positive outcome and a compassionate and memorable birth.
Speaker: Patricia Klassa, MSN, APRN, CNS-C, C-EFM, IBCLC, Birthing Center, Henry Ford West
Bloomfield Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI
B2 – Perinatal Bereavement Reimagined
Interest Areas:
• Antepartum Care/Issues
• Postpartum Care
• Postpartum Care/Issues
• Intrapartum Care/Issues
A family’s perinatal loss is difficult for everyone involved. Having a unit that is thoughtfully prepared to
facilitate a patient’s needs can make a difference in their grieving process. We will discuss how to
reimagine perinatal bereavement care by showcasing strategies for staff education, bereavement
resources and support.
Speakers: Sarah Copple, MSN, RNC-MNN, C-ONQS, AWHONN, Norwalk, IA and Jen Hamilton, RN, BSN,
CEN, RNC-OB, Cone Health, Greensborro, NC
B3 – Hot Topics for Communication in Maternity Care
Interest Areas:
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Communication
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Ethics
Trauma informed-care, respectful maternity care, autonomy, and shared decision-making are frequently
discussed in maternity care, but what do they mean for nurses? This presentation will define and discuss
these important terms through a reproductive justice lens and the implications for nursing practice.
Speaker: Rachel Breman, PhD, MPH, RN, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
B4 – Reducing Breastfeeding Disparities: Patient Experience Can Fuel Quality Improvement
Interest Areas:
• Implicit Bias
• Breastfeeding
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging
Evaluating patient experience of maternity care practices that support breastfeeding is crucial to
eliminating breastfeeding disparities. This research demonstrates that certain maternity care practices
are more susceptible to implicit bias or structural racism than others. Establishing quality improvement
programs within hospitals to address this is possible and necessary.
Speaker: Eileen FitzPatrick, DrPH, MPH, RDN, Baby-Friendly USA, Albany, NY
B5 – Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy – An Overview
In this session we will review risk assessment approaches and discuss the most common complications
for pregnant patients with cardiac disease. We will also discuss the evaluation of patients with cardiac
symptoms and learn how to discriminate from normal pregnancy symptoms.
Speaker: Stephanie Martin, DO
B6 – AWHONN Public Policy Committee Presentation
Description: TBD
Speakers: Members of the AWHONN Public Policy Committe

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

A1 – The Forgotten OR: Providing Care to the Perioperative Obstetrical Patient
Interest Areas:
• Patient Safety
• Anesthesia
• Intrapartum Care/Issues
• Cesarean Delivery
This session focuses on best practices in preop, intraop, and recovery of the OB perioperative patient
including the surgical principles of asepsis, nursing responsibilities, the effects of anesthesia/analgesia,
and addresses complications to improve the quality of care to every obstetric patient in the
perioperative setting.
Speakers: Laura Ortiz Carter, MSN, BBA, RN, CCRN, RNC-OB, C-EFM and Ayumi Fielden MSN, RN,
CCRN, CPAN, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
A2 – The Maternal Mental Health Crisis in the United States: A Call to Action
Interest Areas:
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Maternal Morbidity & Mortality
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Our nation is facing a maternal mental health crisis: mental health conditions are the most common
complication of pregnancy and childbirth, and suicide and overdose combined are the leading cause of
maternal mortality. This session will provide information about maternal mental health, including
programs and policies addressing maternal mental health at the national, state, and local levels.
Speakers: Adrienne Griffen, MPP and Mara Child, MPH, MPA, Maternal Mental Health Leadership
Alliance, Arlington, VA
A3 – It’s in the Chart! Exploring Stigma in Perinatal Substance Use
Interest Areas:
• Professional Development
• Documentation
• Substance Use Disorder
• Trauma-Informed Care
Addressing substance use disorder stigma during pregnancy is not only a matter of empathy but also a
critical step in improving maternal and child health outcomes. This session will focus on defining
stigmatizing terminology and negative themed language that can present in reports and in the patient
chart note. The session will introduce our research-informed; chart note stigma assessment tool with
time to practice using the tool.
Speakers: Melinda Ramage, MSN, FNP-BC, CDCES, CARN-AP, OBGYN, Mountain Area Health Education
Center, Inc., Asheville, NC, Phil Hughes, MS, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman
School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC and Sarah Friedman,
MPH MA, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC
A4 – Together We RISE: Beyond Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Interest Areas:
• Policies/Procedures
• Implicit Bias
• Professional Development
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging
Sick of the polarization that has become commonly associated with diversity and inclusion initiatives?
Join us for “Together WE RISE”, a framework for a Respectful, Inclusive and Safe Environment (RISE). A
tested model that goes beyond colloquial diversity and inclusion, RISE empowers every member of the
team to work towards collective accountability for creating a work environment where people from
every identity are affirmed, embraced, and empowered.
Speaker: Clifton J. Kenon Jr., DNP, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, United States Agency for International
Development, Leola, PA
A5 – Indefensible: The Continuing Maternal Mortality Crisis
Interest Areas:
• Maternal Morbidity & Mortality
This presentation will address the rising rate of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States,
common obstetric care problems that are identified in quality review and in litigation. We will discuss
implications for nurses and hospitals who may be sued, and clinical strategies to improve outcomes.
Perspectives will be shared from a malpractice attorney and a maternal fetal medicine physician using
specific case examples.
Speakers: Adam Snyder, JD, The Allgood Foundation, Chicago, IL and Alexandria Hill, MD, Independent
Contractor, Phoenix, AZ
A6 -Collaborating on Purpose
Interest Areas:
• Patient Safety
• Policies/Procedures
• Communication
• Trauma-Informed Care
What is collaboration, what does it look like, and what are its outcomes specifically in the anti-trafficking
field? As industry leaders, how can you best facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration within your
organizations to effect positive outcomes in trafficking cases? These questions, plus an overview of what
the Department of Homeland Security is doing to foster collaboration in the anti-trafficking space will be
discussed.
Speaker: Douglas Gilmer, PhD, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Center for Countering Human
Trafficking, Washington, D

B1 – Safe and Compassionate Care of the Morbidly Obese Parturient: A Case Study
Interest Areas:
• Patient Safety
• Implicit Bias
• Intrapartum Care/Issues
• Obesity Issues
Since obesity has become more commonplace, it’s important for maternal-child health providers to
understand the implications/complications during pregnancy, birth and postpartum for the obese
parturient. Through this complex case presentation, the importance of interdisciplinary PRE-planning for
labor/birth/postpartum and attention to complex details will be presented. This preplanning lead to a
positive outcome and a compassionate and memorable birth.
Speaker: Patricia Klassa, MSN, APRN, CNS-C, C-EFM, IBCLC, Birthing Center, Henry Ford West
Bloomfield Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI
B2 – Perinatal Bereavement Reimagined
Interest Areas:
• Antepartum Care/Issues
• Postpartum Care
• Postpartum Care/Issues
• Intrapartum Care/Issues
A family’s perinatal loss is difficult for everyone involved. Having a unit that is thoughtfully prepared to
facilitate a patient’s needs can make a difference in their grieving process. We will discuss how to
reimagine perinatal bereavement care by showcasing strategies for staff education, bereavement
resources and support.
Speakers: Sarah Copple, MSN, RNC-MNN, C-ONQS, AWHONN, Norwalk, IA and Jen Hamilton, RN, BSN,
CEN, RNC-OB, Cone Health, Greensborro, NC
B3 – Hot Topics for Communication in Maternity Care
Interest Areas:
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Communication
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Ethics
Trauma informed-care, respectful maternity care, autonomy, and shared decision-making are frequently
discussed in maternity care, but what do they mean for nurses? This presentation will define and discuss
these important terms through a reproductive justice lens and the implications for nursing practice.
Speaker: Rachel Breman, PhD, MPH, RN, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
B4 – Reducing Breastfeeding Disparities: Patient Experience Can Fuel Quality Improvement
Interest Areas:
• Implicit Bias
• Breastfeeding
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging
Evaluating patient experience of maternity care practices that support breastfeeding is crucial to
eliminating breastfeeding disparities. This research demonstrates that certain maternity care practices
are more susceptible to implicit bias or structural racism than others. Establishing quality improvement
programs within hospitals to address this is possible and necessary.
Speaker: Eileen FitzPatrick, DrPH, MPH, RDN, Baby-Friendly USA, Albany, NY
B5 – Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy – An Overview
In this session we will review risk assessment approaches and discuss the most common complications
for pregnant patients with cardiac disease. We will also discuss the evaluation of patients with cardiac
symptoms and learn how to discriminate from normal pregnancy symptoms.
Speaker: Stephanie Martin, DO
B6 – AWHONN Public Policy Committee Presentation
Description: TBD
Speakers: Members of the AWHONN Public Policy Committe

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