Join Perinatal Experts This November for Gravidas at Risk 2026

Join colleagues from across North Carolina for the 44th Annual Perinatal Conference: Gravidas at Risk, November 4-5, 2026, in Hickory, NC. Designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, social workers, educators, and maternal-child health professionals, this two-day conference delivers evidence-based strategies and practical tools for caring for pregnant individuals facing increased risk. 

Top 3 Reasons to Attend

1. Enhance Clinical Expertise

Gain practical, evidence-based insights on today's most important perinatal care topics, including:

• Cardiac conditions in pregnancy
• Intimate partner violence screening and support
• Alcohol use during pregnancy
• Social determinants of health
• Focused perinatal case studies
• Non-pharmacological approaches for high-risk maternity patients

2. Connect with Perinatal Experts and Peers

Learn from experienced faculty and engage with multidisciplinary professionals from across the state who share your commitment to improving outcomes for mothers, infants, and families. 

3. Explore Emerging Topics

Discover innovative approaches shaping the future of maternal care, including artificial intelligence in obstetrics, mindfulness strategies, and holistic interventions that support both patients and providers. 

Conference Highlights

• Earn up to 10 contact hours/nursing contact hours
• Choose from full conference or single-day registration
• Network with perinatal professionals from across North Carolina
• Take home practical strategies you can apply immediately in your practice 

Register Today

Secure your place at this premier perinatal conference and join us for two days of education, collaboration, and professional growth.

November 4-5, 2026
Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, NC