2024 Optimal Outcomes

Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health Conference

Hosted by: Minnesota Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives

All Are Welcome!

Calling all perinatal, reproductive and sexual health advocates interested in optimizing health outcomes. The MN Affiliate of the ACNM created the Optimal Outcomes: Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Conference in 2013 to provide education about health disparities, promoting physiologic birth, and ways to improve health outcomes in our community. This interdisciplinary annual conference is attended by midwives, nurses, physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, doulas, health professionals, students and community members interested in perinatal, reproductive and sexual health outcomes. Come earn CEUs and build community!

October 25, 2024

Minneapolis Marriott West
9960 Wayzata Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426

In-person or Virtual-only Tickets Available to Purchase

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Scholarship tickets: Available for people of color and for those who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community on a first come first served basis. Complete this form to request a scholarship and email optimaloutcomes.mnacnmaffiliate@gmail.com with any questions.

Virtual Viewing After the Event: Recorded presentations will be available one week after the conference and remain accessible for three months. A password will be emailed to you once you purchase your Optimal Outcomes Conference Ticket (in person or virtual)

New this Year: Spinning Babies® has agreed to partner with Optimal Outcomes to offer a workshop with founder Gail Tully, CPM, Saturday October 26th, 2024 at the Marriott West. Tickets will be discounted for Optimal Outcomes attendees. Limited tickets available. More information coming soon.

Things to know before you go:

Location: Minneapolis Marriott West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426 | map & directions

Parking: Free parking available in outdoor lots

Meals: Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Community building cocktail hour cash bar will be held after the conference

Accommodations: All gender bathrooms and lactation rooms available

Dress: Business casual, dress in layers as it can be difficult to regulate the temperature of the rooms

Continuing Education Credits: 10 CEUs available

Exhibit Hall: Visit with sponsors and vendors in our vibrant exhibit hall. Remember to bring your wallet to support local artisans. Check off tables visited on your passport to be eligible for our coveted door prizes!

Conference registration/Check in: starts at 7am, Continental breakfast provided 7am-8am

Conference starts promptly at 8am

Agenda

7:00 – 8:00 am

Lobby

Registration and Check-In

Continental breakfast served

8:00 – 8:10 am

Waterford Ballroom

Opening Comments

MN ACNM
Co-Presidents
Optimal Outcomes Co-Chairs

8:10 – 9:10 am

Waterford Ballroom

Respectful Maternity Care:
A Strategy for Justice and Joy

Joia Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG

9:20 – 10:20 am

Waterford Ballroom

Promoting Normal Physiologic Birth for People of Size

Nicole Carlson, CNM, PhD

10:20 – 10:40 am

Waterford Ballroom

Irth App – Birth without the B for Bias

Lauriel Porter

10:40 – 11:00 am

Exhibit Hall

BREAK

Coffee, Tea

11:10 am – 12:10 pm

Waterford Ballroom 1

Gender Affirming Obstetric Care

Kelsey Leonardsmith, MD

11:10 am – 12:10 pm

Waterford Ballroom 2

Partnering to Revolutionize Pelvic Health in Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Sarah Knight PT, DPT, PCES birth doula

11:10 am – 12:10 pm

Waterford Ballroom 3

Expanding Abortion Access Post Roe

Christy Boraas, MD, MPH

12:10 – 1:20 pm

Exhibit Hall

LUNCH

(Sponsors, Artisans, Doulas, Massage)

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Waterford Ballroom 1

Anemia in Pregnancy

Isahaq Abdullahi, MD

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Waterford Ballroom 2

The Time Is Now: Pour New Life Into Waterbirth and Hydrotherapy

Katherine Simon, CNM, APRN
Natalie Jacobson-Dunlop, MS, CNM, APRN

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Waterford Ballroom 3

Diagnosis and Management of Pain during Lactation

Ann Oswood, APRN, CNM, IBCLC

2:30 – 2:50 pm

Lobby/Exhibit Hall

BREAK

Coffee, Tea, Cookies

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Waterford Ballroom

Moving Beyond DEI: Fostering Belonging in Midwifery Communities and Workspaces

Mari-Carmen Farmer, CNM, WHNP-BC, MSN, FACNM

4:00 – 5:00 pm

Waterford Ballroom

The VBAC Imperative: How to improve VBAC access and outcomes while decreasing litigation risk

Jen Kamel, BA
VBAC Facts® Founder & CEO 
VBAC Subject Matter Expert

5:00 – 5:15 pm

Waterford Ballroom

Conference Wrap-Up and Door Prizes

5:15 – 6:00 pm

Lobby

Community Building Cocktail Hour

Sponsors committed this year:

Equity Sponsor: Allina Systems and Allina Midwives

Platinum: 

  • U of MN School of Nursing
  • Spinning Babies®
  • M Health Fairview Women’s Service Line
  • Natera
  • Organon

 

Gold: 

  • Women’s Health Specialists/U of MN Dept OB/GYN
  • Porter
  • MN Department of Human Services – Child Support Division
  • HCMC Midwife Service
  • Cooper
  • MN Perinatal Quality Collaborative
  • GYNZone
  • Blooma
  • Stryker

 

Silver: 

  • Everyday Miracles 
  • Bethel
  • Reproductive Health Access Project 
  • Postpartum Support Minnesota

 

Local Artisans: 

Sponsorship Packages

Equity Partner: $2,500

The Optimal Outcomes Conference intends to work toward greater equity and justice.

  • Partner with Optimal Outcomes to fund the cost of attendance for ten people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Organization name/logo listed in participant folders
  • Recognition of your sponsorship through three virtual spotlights (Instagram/Facebook/MN Affiliate of the ACNM Website). Initially with sponsorship registration and one month prior to the event
  • Opportunity to set-up display table in exhibit hall at conference
  • Two lunches included for sponsor table attendant
  • One complimentary conference registration
  • Inclusion of organization name/logo on “passport” participants will use to visit with sponsors in the exhibit hall

(This sponsorship is intended for large organizations with an operating budget > $1 Million)

  • Recognition of your organization through three virtual spotlights (Instagram/Facebook/MN Affiliate of the ACNM Website), with initial sponsorship registration and one month prior to the event
  • Two box lunches included for sponsor table attendants
  • One complimentary conference registration
  • Organization name/logo listed in participant folders
  • Inclusion of organization name/logo on “passport” participants will use to visit with sponsors in the exhibit hall
  • Opportunity to set-up display table in exhibit hall at conference

(This sponsorship is intended for large organizations with an operating budget < $1 Million)

  • Organization name/logo listed in participant folders
  • Inclusion of Organization name/logo on “passport” participants will use to visit with sponsors in the exhibit hall
  • Display table in exhibit hall at conference 
  • One box lunch included for sponsor table attendant 
  • Recognition of your organization through one social media spotlight

(This sponsorship level is reserved for community non-profits approved by the Optimal Outcomes Committee)

  • Organization name/logo listed in participant folders
  • Inclusion of Organization name/logo on “passport” participants will use to visit with sponsors in the exhibit hall
  • Display table in exhibit hall at conference 
  • One box lunch included for sponsor table attendant
  • Organization name/logo listed in participant folders
  • Display table in exhibit hall at conference
  • Inclusion of Organization name/logo on “passport” participants will use to visit with sponsors in the exhibit hall
  • One box lunch included for sponsor table attendant

At either sponsorship level, you have an opportunity to sponsor breakfast, lunch, coffee, or cocktail gathering for an additional $150.

  • Includes signage at buffet/bar and recognition in conference program.
  • First four requests will enjoy this benefit. 

The Optimal Outcomes Conference intends to work toward greater equity and justice. One way you can join in that effort is to fund the cost of attendance for a person of color or member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please consider sponsoring one or more conference scholarships at $200 per scholarship.

 

Sponsorship Rules & Regulations:

Sponsor: If written notice of cancellation is received one month prior to the event, a refund less a $200 administrative fee will be made.

Vendor: If written notice of cancellation is received one month prior to the event, a refund of 50% the Vendor registration fee will be made.

For more information contact: optimaloutcomes.mnacnmaffiliate@gmail.com