7:30 - 5:30
Registration
Welcome from our Co-Chairs:
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Chavis A. Paterson PhD
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Pamela A. Geller PhD
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"Infertility: A Snapshot of National Trends, Treatments, and Outcomes"
KEYNOTE:
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Jennifer Kawwass MD, FACOG
PLENARY:
"Unique Considerations of Family Planning and Their Influence on the NICU Experience"
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Melissa House MD
BREAK
10:30 - 11:00
PLENARY:
"The Phoenix Effect: Turning Adversity into Action with Grants, Care & Community Support"
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Abby Zachritz aka "Advocacy Abby"
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:00
Selected POSTER PRESENTATIONS from the podium:
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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in Patients Experiencing Perinatal Loss: A Single-Center Descriptive Study over a 4-Year Period
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The Relationship among Maternal Stress, Disordered Eating, Depressive Symptoms, and Infertility in Women throughout the Postpartum Period
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Impact of Integrated Maternal Health Services on Reducing Non-Medical Risk Factors
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“Pain is Never Something You Should Do Alone”: A Qualitative Exploration of the Black Perinatal Mental Health Experience
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Parental ACEs Screening in Neonatal and Pediatric Care: Implementation, Challenges, and Best Practices
PLENARY:
"Family Building: Understanding the Legislative Landscape"
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Barbara Collura
BREAK
3:00 - 3:30
PLENARY:
"Stronger Together: Enhancing Postnatal Outcomes through Collaborative Care and Support"
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Salathiel Kendrick-Allwood MD
PLENARY:
"Building Resiliency in NICU Parents"
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Victoria A. Grunberg PhD
CLOSING REMARKS
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Chavis A. Patterson PhD NPA President
WELCOME RECEPTION:
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exhibitors
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posters
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networking
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* Agenda subject to change without notice.
Thursday
8:15 am to 6:00 pm
May 15
WELCOME:
Pamela A. Geller PhD Conference Co-Chair
KEYNOTE:
"The Psychological Aspects of Infertility and Fertility Treatment Family Building"
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Andrea Braverman PhD
PLENARY:
"Bridging the Gap Between
Infertility and Perinatal Care"
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Shatiera Amankrah LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C
BREAK
10:30 - 11:00
PLEANARY:
"Bridging Clinical Foundations and Digital Innovation: Optimizing Hypertension Care in Pregnancy
and Beyond"
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Ukachi Emeruwa MD, MPH
PLEANARY:
"The Other Half of the Story:
Men and the Infertility Journey"
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William "Bill" Petok PhD
PLEANARY:
"The ART of Today's Family Formation"
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Margaret "Peggy" Swain JD
BREAK
3:15 - 3:45
Selected POSTER PRESENTATIONS from the podium:
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Postpartum Depression and Parent-Infant Bonding in the NICU
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Interventions in the NICU for Fathers to Address Mental Health and Bonding: A Scoping Review
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Implementation of Emotional Readiness Tool (ERT) to Achieve Discharge Readiness in NICU Families
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A Needs Assessment for NICU Bedside Maternal Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment: Initial Qualitative Findings​​​
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Let's Talk Community Chats: Empowering Families and Promoting Safe Sleep
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POSTERS and NETWORKING
* Agenda subject to change without notice.
Friday
8:30 am to 12:45 pm
May 16
POSTER AWARDS
AWARDS for our poster presenters
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Chavis A. Patterson PhD
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Pamela A. Geller PhD
PANEL DISCUSSION:
"Reflections on Reproduction Across the Spectrum"
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Tatia Williams Parent Advocate
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Kasey Hewitt LCSW
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Christy Gliniak moderator PhD, OTR/L, CNT, CPXP, NTMTC
PLENARY:
"Psychological Challenges of Infertility and Infertility Treatment: A Qualitative Perspective"
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Sharon Schönteich PhD
author of Struggling with Infertility
PLENARY:
"Bringing Back Dignity and Joy into the Lives of Families with Substance Use Disorders"​​
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Maureen Shogan MN, RNC Clinical Director NIDA funded projects Managed Health Connections
Selected POSTER PRESENTATIONS from the podium:
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Inpatient Counseling Regarding Termination of Pregnancy for Patients Admitted with Threatened Periviable Delivery at a Massachusetts Tertiary Care Center
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Psychosocial Support Training for Neonatology Fellows Through Online Simulation ​​
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Transforming Perinatal Mental Health: The Impact of Proactive Support Across Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Loss
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Evaluation of a Coaching Intervention to Promote Heart-Healthy Behaviors for Postpartum Patients Diagnosed with Perinatal Hypertensive Disorders
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CONCLUDING REMARKS - Call to Action
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Jerasimos 'Jerry' Ballas MD, MPH, FACOG
JOIN US in 2026
* Agenda subject to change without notice.
