Maryland Section 2026 Conference
Threads of Care: Weaving Maternal and Perinatal Health Across the Lifespan
Location
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
500 Marina Club Road Stevensville, MD 21666
About this event
The theme of our 2026 Maryland Section Conference is Threads of Care: Weaving Maternal and Perinatal Health Across the Lifespan. Our venue is the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, located just across from Annapolis on the eastern side of the bay bridge and overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
Join us for networking fun during our pre-conference cocktail hour on Tuesday, April 21st from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Book a night in our discounted hotel blocks:
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club: discount code 185999;
Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island: discount code AMC26
Our full-day conference will begin on Wednesday, April 22nd with check-in and breakfast from 7-8am. Lunch and beverages throughout the day will also be included. We have an exciting lineup of national and local speakers, presenting on the following topics and more!
- Reducing Postpartum Anxiety Through Group Prenatal Care
- Disrupting Obstetric Violence in Perinatal Care
- Supporting Patients and Nurses through AFE: A Shared Experience
- Teamwork in Action: Improving ED/L&D Communication
- Ignite Session: Maternity Care in Maryland
Conference tickets:
Early bird until February 15th
- AWHONN member $170
- Non-member $190
- AWHONN student member $50
After February 15th
- AWHONN member $195
- Non-member $220
- AWHONN student member $75
Cocktail hour tickets:
- AWHONN member $80
- AWHONN non-member $100
Frequently asked questions
- Tell me more about the conference.
- Plenary and breakout sessions will be held at the waterfront Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. We will provide breakfast, lunch, and beverages throughout the day. There will be lots of opportunities to network and meet nurses from across Maryland!
- How many CEUs will I be eligible to earn by attending the full-day conference?
- You will have the opportunity to earn 5 CNEs by attending the conference on 4/22 and completing the associated CNE documentation.
- I want to stay at the hotel. How do I reserve a hotel room?
- Tell me more about the cocktail hour. I’m interested but would like to know what to expect.
- The cocktail hour will be at the waterfront Tavern Bayside from 6:30-9:30pm on April 21st. There will be an open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, games, and karaoke.
- Mom365 will be offering headshots at the conference on 4/22. To receive a headshot, we request that you make a donation to our diaper drive via Amazon to ShareBaby HERE. By opting to receive a headshot, you are granting permission for us to share your information with Mom365. Number of slots is limited. Please sign up HERE.