55th Annual
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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Update your membership status now to get the membership discount on your conference registration fee!

Questions? Reach out to us at wapc@wiperinatal.org.

Quick links

Become a WAPC Member

Book your hotel

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Submit a Nomination for the Callon-Leonard Award

Apply for a scholarship by June 20

Apply to Present at WPC!
Submit a proposal to present a breakout session or a poster abstract.

Submit a Poster Abstract by May 10

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
WAPC Member	$320 / $195	$360	$235
Lifetime Member Student Member	$195 / $145	$235	$185
Non-Member	$420 / $295	$460	$335

Become a WAPC Member

Registration Policies

Early Bird Discount

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.

Registration Deadline

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.

Purpose

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.

Scholarship Types

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.

Eligibility

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.

Expectations of Recipients

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.

Apply for a scholarship by June 20

Additional Conference Information

Hotel Accommodations

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.

Book your hotel room

Continuing Education Credits

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 Credits^TM. 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.

Callon Leonard Award

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.

Nominate a Perinatal Champion

Sponsors and Exhibitors

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.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Information

Planning Committee

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

55th Annual Wisconsin Perinatal Conference