
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 8/15 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 August 15 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 22, 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 12, 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.
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