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Membership

Supporting perinatal care across WI, for individuals and organizations

WAPC offers two connected membership pathways to engage in improve perinatal health in WI. Together, WAPC and WisPQC membership support the people and systems working to improve maternal and infant health across Wisconsin. 

  • WAPC Membership is designed for individuals who want to grow, connect, and contribute to the future of perinatal care.  
  • WisPQC Membership is designed for hospitals, birth centers, and partner organizations focused on quality improvement and system-level change. 

WAPC Membership

A professional home for perinatal leaders. 

WAPC membership supports individuals at every stage of their perinatal career and provides the opportunity to: 

  • Grow as a leader 
  • Connect with peers 
  • Shape the future of perinatal health 

Membership Types

Student Membership – $25/year

For current students and those currently in training

Regular membership – $100/year

For perinatal professionals – doctors, nurses, doulas, midwives, etc – and others working alongside the field. 

Lifetime Membership – $50/year (Suggested Donation)

For retired perinatal professionals and longtime supporters of WAPC

Benefits of WAPC Membership

  • Discounts on conference registration and events 
  • Opportunities to join professional committees 
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities 
  • Speaking and leadership opportunities 
  • Advocacy engagement 
  • Eligibility for board service

Annual Membership

WAPC memberships operate on a calendar year basis, with all memberships running January–December.

Members receive access to educational programming, leadership opportunities, and discounted event registration throughout the membership year.

Become A WAPC Member

WisPQC Membership

Advancing quality improvement across systems. 

WisPQC brings organizations together to improve perinatal outcomes through shared learning and quality improvement by focusing on: 

  • System collaboration 
  • Data modernization 
  • Statewide QI initiatives on important perinatal topics 

Who can join WisPQC?

Membership is available to WI Hospitals and Birth Centers. WisPQC membership is currently offered as a no-cost foundational membership. 

We are exploring optional enhanced membership features in the future.  

Benefits of WisPQC Membership

  • Access to LifeQI and QI technical assistance
  • Participation in QI initiatives
  • Support related to Birthing Friendly Designation
  • Participation in maternal or neonatal level of care designation work
  • Access to the learning library
  • Opportunities to connect with peers
  • Conference-related benefits

What Participation Looks Like

WisPQC members are asked to complete an annual renewal process and stay connected in at least one meaningful way, such as: 

  • Participating in a quality improvement initiative 
  • Participating in level of care designation work 
  • Attending a support call or webinar 
  • Contributing to a communications feature or shared story 

Engagement expectations also support participation recognition related to Birthing Friendly Designation.

Become A WisPQC Member

Strengthening both people and systems 

WAPC and WisPQC are designed to work together.  

  • WAPC supports individuals building knowledge, leadership, and connection across the field.  
  • WisPQC supports organizations working to improve systems, processes, and outcomes.  

Together, these pathways help strengthen perinatal care in Wisconsin at every level.