Read Between the Lines: Second Stage Labor: Critical Assessment of the EFM Tracing
October 28 | 3-5PM EST

Second stage labor presents the possibility for deterioration of the fetal heart rate via interruptions in the oxygenation pathway. Therefore, best practice is accurate interpretation of the electronic fetal monitoring tracing based on physiologic principles to determine a standardized management plan utilizing critical thinking skills. This webinar offers a rational approach to monitoring, management and documentation during the second stage of labor.
Price: $25 for members | $39 for nonmembers
Speakers: Becky Cypher, MSN, PNNP, and Susan Drummond, RN-MSN, C-EFM
A recording will be sent out to all who register for the event.

Perinatal Bereavement Community Chat – Q4
November 4 | 2 pm EST

Join us as we have a live chat to discuss strategies, share tips and ask questions about perinatal bereavement challenges. Led by AWHONN member, Tricia Rausch, RN Program Coordinator for Perinatal Bereavement and Postpartum Emotional Support at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and supported by Nurse Leader/Staff Liaison and Sarah Copple, MSN, RNC-MNN, C-ONQS Director of Perinatal Programs at AWHONN
Free to attend. A recording will be sent to all who register for this event.

Ask the Expert: The Gift of Presence — How Nursing Influences the Birth Process
Nov. 12 | 3–4 p.m. ET

The Gift of Presence explores the history and evolution of birthing, examining how changes over time have influenced birth outcomes. The session will discuss the “gift” nurses give to birthing parents, the neonate, and themselves by being physically, emotionally, and spiritually present. Learn how presence supports the birthing process by improving fetal heart rate patterns and helping prevent labor arrests or delays.
Presenter: Tricia Lewis
Price: Free
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Telehealth in Neonatal Care: Expanding Access and Expertise Beyond the NICU
December 3 | 12 pm ET

This session will explore how telehealth is transforming neonatal resuscitation and ongoing care, especially in hospitals and regions with limited neonatal resources. Participants will learn what effective telehealth programs look like, how they function to extend access to neonatal expertise, and the ways they improve outcomes by keeping mothers and newborns together. The webinar will highlight practical models, evidence of impact, and strategies for ensuring safe, equitable neonatal care through virtual support.

Sponsorship of this webinar was made possible or provided by P&G Pampers
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When Uterotonics Fail: Using Vacuum Tamponade to Stop Postpartum Hemorrhage
POSTPONED

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. When uterotonics are not enough, vacuum-induced uterine tamponade (VUT) offers a rapid, effective option for bleeding control. This webinar will introduce the principles of VUT, compare available devices and improvised techniques, and highlight how nurses can recognize when it’s time to act. Participants will learn step-by-step approaches, safety considerations, and practical guidance for incorporating VUT into clinical practice using tools available on every unit in every hospital.
Price: $25 for members | $39 for nonmembers
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Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580.