Vasa previa is a rare but serious pregnancy complication in which the fetal blood vessels run through the fetal membranes and lie across the cervix. During labor, the blood vessels can be compressed decreasing blood flow and oxygenation to the fetus. When rupture of membranes occurs, the fetal blood vessels can tear, resulting in severe […]
Tobacco use during pregnancy is influenced by more than nicotine dependence alone. Factors such as stress, mental health, stigma, other substance use, social support, and access to care all shape a person’s experience and ability to make changes to their tobacco use. Participants will learn how First Breath supports pregnant and postpartum individuals through evidence-based […]
Providing culturally responsive perinatal care requires more than referral lists and online resource searches, it requires authentic relationships with trusted community organizations and supports. This interactive session will explore practical approaches to building meaningful partnerships between healthcare professionals, doulas, and community-based organizations to strengthen culturally responsive, person-centered care for birthing people and families. Through discussion […]
Monitoring a pregnant person and their fetus during the antepartum and intrapartum periods is an essential component of perinatal care. The purpose of this course is to build on knowledge of and skills about interpreting electronic fetal heart rate strips using case studies. Learn More and Register
The Mental Health Community of Learning is a facilitated learning space where perinatal providers, systems leaders, and community partners come together to learn from one another, share what’s working (and what’s not), and explore small, realistic ways to strengthen perinatal mental health care across Wisconsin. The Community of Learning focuses on conversation, reflection, and practical […]
WAPC welcomes perinatal professionals from across the spectrum of care. We encourage nurses, physicians, midwives, doulas, quality improvement experts, public health professionals, lactation consultants, social workers, and more to attend. The 2026 Conference will take place October 12-13, 2026 at the Madison Marriott West. Register
Monitoring a pregnant person and their fetus during the antepartum and intrapartum periods is an essential component of perinatal care. The purpose of this course is to build on knowledge of and skills about interpreting electronic fetal heart rate strips using case studies. Learn More and Register
The Mental Health Community of Learning is a facilitated learning space where perinatal providers, systems leaders, and community partners come together to learn from one another, share what’s working (and what’s not), and explore small, realistic ways to strengthen perinatal mental health care across Wisconsin. The Community of Learning focuses on conversation, reflection, and practical […]