Event Start/Stop Date and Time
November 4, 2026 8:30 AM - November 5, 2026 3:00 PM EST
Check-in Date and Time
- 44th Annual Perinatal Conference Gravidas at Risk: Nov 4-5
November 4, 2026 8:00 AM EST - 44th Annual Perinatal Conference Gravidas at Risk: November 4 only
November 4, 2026 8:00 AM EST - 44th Annual Perinatal Conference Gravidas at Risk: November 5 only
November 5, 2026 8:00 AM EST
Location
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Avenue, Drive, SE
Hickory, NC, 28602
Target Audience
Nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, social workers, educators, and other healthcare professionals who care for the childbearing family in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Event Description
Gravidas at Risk is an annual 2-day statewide perinatal conference designed to address both inpatient and outpatient care. The 44th Annual Perinatal Conference focuses on advancing knowledge and practical strategies for caring for pregnant individuals facing increased risk. This interdisciplinary program addresses key clinical and social factors impacting perinatal outcomes, with expert presentations on Social Determinants of Health, Intimate Partner Violence, Care of Pregnant Adolescents, and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy. In addition to clinical content, the conference highlights holistic approaches to perinatal care, including bedrest-appropriate yoga, mindfulness and mind-body strategies, and other tools to support resilience and well-being for both patients and providers. Designed for perinatal and maternal-child health professionals, this conference offers evidence-based insights, practical applications, and opportunities for reflection to enhance compassionate, whole-person care. **Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hickory Courtyard Marriot just steps from the convention center. Click here to book online or call 828-267-2100 to reserve your room. Please note that the Courtyard Marriot is undergoing some renovation and although guests will not be on the same floor as the renovation and no work will occur after 5 pm, an additional block of rooms is reserved just next door at the Fairfield Marriot: Click here to book online or call 828-431-3000. All reservations must be made by October 13, 2026 to receive the group rate of $159.00 plus tax. View The Gravidas Event Landing Page
Objectives
- Identify maternal, fetal, and neonatal risks associated with alcohol use during pregnancy.
- Apply evidence-informed screening, brief intervention, and referral strategies for alcohol use during pregnancy.
- Describe the unique medical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of pregnant adolescents.
- Explain indications, precautions, and benefits of therapeutic bedrest yoga and evaluate its role in promoting physical comfort, circulation, and emotional well-being in at-risk pregnant patients.
- Analyze how social determinants of health influence perinatal outcomes and integrate equitable, culturally responsive strategies to reduce barriers to care.
- Recognize signs of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and utilize safe, confidential, and evidence-based screening and referral practices to support affected individuals.
- Demonstrate mindfulness-based strategies that support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and mind–body connection for care providers.
Session Credits
Credit will be awarded based on participant selection at time of registration. Before selecting credits, participants are encouraged to review our Credit Glossary (opens in new tab) for general information. Please note that not all credit types are available for every program.
Presenter(s)
- Andrew Brewer, MS, NBCHWC
- Jeffrey Denney, MD, MS
- Angela Gallagher, MHL
- Amy Hendricks, BS
Session Details
44th Annual Perinatal Conference Gravidas at Risk: Nov 4-5
November 4, 2026 8:30 AM - November 5, 2026 3:00 PM EST
Check-in: November 4, 2026 8:00 AM EST
Gravidas at Risk is an annual 2-day statewide perinatal conference designed to address both inpatient and outpatient care. The 44th Annual Perinatal Conference focuses on advancing knowledge and practical strategies for caring for pregnant individuals facing increased risk. This interdisciplinary program addresses key clinical and social factors impacting perinatal outcomes, with expert presentations on Social Determinants of Health, Intimate Partner Violence, Care of Pregnant Adolescents, and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy. In addition to clinical content, the conference highlights holistic approaches to perinatal care, including bedrest-appropriate yoga, mindfulness and mind-body strategies, and other tools to support resilience and well-being for both patients and providers. Designed for perinatal and maternal-child health professionals, this conference offers evidence-based insights, practical applications, and opportunities for reflection to enhance compassionate, whole-person care.
Available Credits:
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• 10 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
10.0 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
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• 10 Nursing Contact Hours
10.0 Nursing Contact Hours. Northwest AHEC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Session Fees:
- $265.00 - Two-day registration fee per person
- $250.00 - Registration fee per person when a group of three or more registrations are scanned and attached to the same email or mailed in the same envelope or included in the same fax.
44th Annual Perinatal Conference Gravidas at Risk: November 4 only
November 4, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Check-in: November 4, 2026 8:00 AM EST
Gravidas at Risk is an annual 2-day statewide perinatal conference designed to address both inpatient and outpatient care. The 44th Annual Perinatal Conference focuses on advancing knowledge and practical strategies for caring for pregnant individuals facing increased risk. This interdisciplinary program addresses key clinical and social factors impacting perinatal outcomes, with expert presentations on Social Determinants of Health, Intimate Partner Violence, Care of Pregnant Adolescents, and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy. In addition to clinical content, the conference highlights holistic approaches to perinatal care, including bedrest-appropriate yoga, mindfulness and mind-body strategies, and other tools to support resilience and well-being for both patients and providers. Designed for perinatal and maternal-child health professionals, this conference offers evidence-based insights, practical applications, and opportunities for reflection to enhance compassionate, whole-person care.
Available Credits:
-
• 5 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
5.0 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
-
• 5 Nursing Contact Hours
5.0 Nursing Contact Hours. Northwest AHEC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Session Fees:
- $145.00 - One-day registration fee per person
44th Annual Perinatal Conference Gravidas at Risk: November 5 only
November 5, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Check-in: November 5, 2026 8:00 AM EST
Gravidas at Risk is an annual 2-day statewide perinatal conference designed to address both inpatient and outpatient care. The 44th Annual Perinatal Conference focuses on advancing knowledge and practical strategies for caring for pregnant individuals facing increased risk. This interdisciplinary program addresses key clinical and social factors impacting perinatal outcomes, with expert presentations on Social Determinants of Health, Intimate Partner Violence, Care of Pregnant Adolescents, and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy. In addition to clinical content, the conference highlights holistic approaches to perinatal care, including bedrest-appropriate yoga, mindfulness and mind-body strategies, and other tools to support resilience and well-being for both patients and providers. Designed for perinatal and maternal-child health professionals, this conference offers evidence-based insights, practical applications, and opportunities for reflection to enhance compassionate, whole-person care.
Available Credits:
-
• 5 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
5.0 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
-
• 5 Nursing Contact Hours
5.0 Nursing Contact Hours. Northwest AHEC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Session Fees:
- $145.00 - per person fee for one day only
