
55th Annual
Wisconsin Perinatal Conference
Wisconsin Perinatal Conference
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.
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Questions? Reach out to us at wapc@wiperinatal.org.
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Apply to Present at WPC!
Submit a proposal to present a breakout session or a poster abstract.
Conference Registration
Conference registration will open July 7, 2025.
Registration Fees
Attendee Type | Early Bird by 7/15 Full / One-Day | Full Conference | One Day |
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WAPC Member | $320 / $195 | $360 | $235 |
Lifetime Member Student Member | $195 / $145 | $235 | $185 |
Non-Member | $420 / $295 | $460 | $335 |
Registration Policies
Register before July 31 to receive $40 off the registration fees listed above. Registration and payment must be received by this date to receive the discount.
Register by September 19, 2025 to guarantee full access to all conference materials.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing.
Cancellations received:
- Before September 1, 2025, will be eligible for a full refund minus processing fees
- From September 1 and September 26, 2025 will be eligible for a 50% refund minus processing fees
- After September 12, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund
This policy allows us to manage costs effectively, as conference expenses—including materials and services—are determined based on the number of registered participants.
Refunds will not be issued for no-shows.
WPC Scholarship
The scholarship deadline is June 20th.
The purpose of the scholarship is to support individuals who might face challenges attending the Wisconsin Perinatal Conference due to limited professional development funds or other constraints. We aim to ensure that these individuals can benefit from the valuable knowledge and connections gained at the conference. By sharing their insights with peers, they help to expand the reach and impact of our organization. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, and we encourage applications from underrepresented professions, marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds, underrepresented geographic areas of the state, and early career professionals. This diversity enriches our collective efforts and strengthens our mission to improve perinatal health outcomes and reduce disparities.
We will never require proof of financial need, nor will we publicly disclose scholarship recipients.
We are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for the Wisconsin Perinatal Conference.
- Registration Scholarship: Covers the cost of conference registration.
- Registration + Hotel Scholarship: Covers the cost of conference registration and hotel room. We will not cover food (beyond what is included in your registration) or incidentals/room charges.
Sharing is encouraged! You are welcome to share your Travel Scholarship by sharing your room with a colleague.
To be eligible for the Wisconsin Perinatal Conference Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must attest to having a difficulty in attending the conference without this scholarship. No proof will be required — we work on the honor system.
- Must reside and practice in Wisconsin.
- Must not have received a scholarship from us in the past. (Past conference attendees who have not received a scholarship are welcome to apply.)
We don’t believe in making people prove their financial situation; we trust applicants to have a genuine need.
We don’t believe in making people jump through additional hoops because of financial need, nor do we require them to disclose their scholarship status if they choose not to.
If you are selected to be a scholarship recipient, we kindly request three optional things:
- Post-Conference Survey: Please ensure you complete our survey after the event. Your feedback helps us improve and cater better to our community.
- Conference Promotion: Please share the conference information with your networks by forwarding our promotional emails and sharing our social media posts if you are on social media.
- Share Your Conference Experience: We’d be honored if you could provide a testimony about your experience. Whether you opt for anonymity or attribute your name, your story can inspire others and aid our future promotions.
Please note that submission of this application form does not guarantee the awarding of a scholarship. All applications will be thoroughly reviewed and evaluated based on the criteria set forth by the scholarship committee.
Additional Conference Information
Rooms are discounted through our room block at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center for 129.99 USD per night
Reservations must be made by September 5, 2025.
To claim your CME, CNE or CHES credit for courses completed during the conference, you must attend the full session and complete the conference evaluation within 2 weeks of the end of the conference.
Continuing Medical Education
The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) designates this live course for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Professional Development
The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This live course meets the criteria for a maximum of 14.5 contact hours.
Certified Health Education Specialist
Members of the planning committee are finalizing the sessions in this program that will be designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) credit. Sessions available for credit will be noted in the descriptions.
Continuing Education for Social Workers
This program has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter for a maximum of 11.0 hours of credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.
The WAPC Callon-Leonard Award, named in honor of its founders Helen F. Callon, RN, CNM, and Thomas A. Leonard, MD, is the highest individual recognition bestowed annually by WAPC. This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to perinatal care in the State of Wisconsin. Nominations for this esteemed award are open to all, and individuals are encouraged to nominate themselves or someone they believe fits this description. By acknowledging the outstanding efforts in perinatal care, WAPC aims to celebrate and inspire continued excellence in the field.
Nominations are due June 30, 2025.
By partnering with WAPC, you align with a leader in perinatal health education, quality improvement, and advocacy, reaching a diverse range of professionals across the perinatal care spectrum. Our conference serves as a dynamic forum for key decision-makers and influencers to exchange ideas and discuss new advancements in perinatal care.
Jacquelyn Adams, MD
Apollonia Beale, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Staci Bohling, BSN, RNC-ONQS
Eva Fassbinder Brummel, MPH
Erica Costigan, MSN, RN, CNL, IBCLC, RNC-IAP
Ayanda Crispin, BA
Christina Drain, BA, BD(DONA), BADT, C-FSD, CLCE, CCCE
Ann Ebert, PharmD
Amy Frauenkron, MS, RN
Charlene Galston, RNC-OB, BSN, ME-PD, IBCLC
Maria Green, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Kate Hagar Otu
Megan Hardy, BSN, RN
Kris Hayes, BS/CSW
Jenna M. Holt, PhD, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APNP
Emily Jacobson
Bernestine Jeffers
Teresa Johnson, PhD, RN
Holly Kaminski, BS Pharm, BCPS, BCPPS
Debra Kenzler, MS, RNC-NIC
Julie Kessel, MD
Russell S. Kirby, PhD, MS, FACE
Anne Kuschel, RNC-Fetal Monitoring
Emilie Lamberg Jones, BSW, RN, C-EFM, CPLC
Teresa Lass, BSN, RNC-MNN
Janet Letter, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Nichole Logan, BSN, BS, RN
Marissa Meagher, MPH
Kyle Mounts, MPH
Paul J. Neary, MD
Sara Onitsuka, BA, MSP
Nancy Patrick, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Courtney Pickar, MS, RNC-OB, ACNS-BC, C-ONQS, C-EFM
Jeanne Rosendale, MSN, BSN, RN
Kimberly Seeger Langlais, MD
Christine Stark, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Danae Steele, MD
Michelle Stringer, MSN, RNC-MNN
AkkeNeel Talsma, PhD, RN, FAAN
Meagan Thompson, DNP, CNM, CLC, ARNP
Sarah Walder, NNP-BC
Eileen Zeiger, MA
Judy Zunk, MS, RDN, CD