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NPWH As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation’s leading voice for courageous conversations about women’s health. Updated September 2022

NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals’ right to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs.

Alcohol-exposed pregnancies are a preventable cause of birth defects. During Birth Defects Awareness and Prevention Mont...
01/16/2026

Alcohol-exposed pregnancies are a preventable cause of birth defects. During Birth Defects Awareness and Prevention Month, NPWH highlights how WHNP-BCs lead prevention by turning evidence into action, guided by our clinical position statement, “Prevention of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies.”

Key takeaways for clinical practice include:

🔹 Universal alcohol screening for all adults age 18 and older, including pregnant patients

🔹 Use of validated screening tools with brief, motivation-enhancing interventions when excessive use is identified

🔹 Clear, fact-based counseling that there is no known safe amount of alcohol at any time during pregnancy

🔹 Nonjudgmental, respectful, and non-stigmatizing communication

🔹 Counseling s*xually active patients who drink alcohol on effective contraception or abstinence

🔹 Ongoing follow-up, support, and referral to specialty services when needed

🔹 Advocacy against policies that deter patients from seeking prenatal care

🔗 Read the full NPWH clinical position statement to learn more: https://ow.ly/YKo950XW8WE

NPWH will be accepting applications for the Fellows of The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health...
01/16/2026

NPWH will be accepting applications for the Fellows of The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (FNPWH) program February 1–March 15, 2026! To help you prepare your application, we are conducting a Q&A webinar before applications open.

On January 26 at 1 PM ET, join members of the FNPWH Review and Selection Committee for answers to your questions about the NPWH Fellow Program and application process. If you know your question(s) in advance, please submit them during registration. Please note that, as the reviewers of the applications, the panelists cannot answer specific questions about an individual’s application.

Can’t attend live? No worries, a recording will be available to watch on-demand the next day.

🔗 Please review the application before attending: https://ow.ly/xQaR50XWrZs

🔗 Register for the Q&A webinar: https://ow.ly/SccT50XWrZt

Are you advancing women’s health through research, clinical practice, or public health innovation? The Inaugural Nationa...
01/15/2026

Are you advancing women’s health through research, clinical practice, or public health innovation? The Inaugural National Conference on Women’s Health (NCWH 2026) by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HSS) is calling for abstracts, and the submission deadline is January 20!

This is your opportunity to spotlight your work, contribute to the evidence shaping women’s health care, and connect with leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C., March 11–13, 2026. Poster presentations will highlight timely topics like menopause care, chronic disease prevention, s*x as a biological variable, and the female cycle as a vital sign.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/XAov50XXvSv

Birth Defects Awareness Month is a reminder that prevention starts with trust, communication, and informed decision-maki...
01/15/2026

Birth Defects Awareness Month is a reminder that prevention starts with trust, communication, and informed decision-making. The on-demand session "Patient-centered Conversations around Polysubstance Use, Contraception & Pregnancy" from the 2025 NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference explores how culturally safe, patient-centered conversations around polysubstance use, contraception, and pregnancy can reduce bias, strengthen care relationships, and support healthier outcomes from the very beginning. Build practical skills you can apply immediately in real-world clinical settings!

Revisit the content & earn 1 CE credit hour by October 17, 2026! No refunds will be issued if activities are not completed by the expiration date listed.

🔗 Purchase session: https://ow.ly/Jqz050XVPUy

NPWH members save $15 per on-demand session from the 2025 NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference! Explore all NPWH member benefits and become a member today: https://ow.ly/uYPQ50XT5tW

Syphilis rates continue to rise, and pregnancy adds urgency to getting screening, diagnosis, and treatment exactly right...
01/14/2026

Syphilis rates continue to rise, and pregnancy adds urgency to getting screening, diagnosis, and treatment exactly right. Staying current on testing algorithms, point-of-care options, and stage-based management can make the difference in preventing congenital syphilis.

This free 4-module case-based micro-learning CE series breaks it down across four focused modules, covering epidemiologic trends, screening and point-of-care testing, clinical recognition, and evidence-based treatment and follow-up for syphilis in pregnancy.

Complete the activity to gain practical, guideline-driven strategies you can apply immediately, and earn 1 CE contact hour!

🔗 Activity: https://ow.ly/EToB50XLz5O

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with financial assistance totaling $60,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

As trusted providers, you play a key role in supporting medication and vaccine safety during pregnancy.FDA Pregnancy Exp...
01/14/2026

As trusted providers, you play a key role in supporting medication and vaccine safety during pregnancy.

FDA Pregnancy Exposure Registries collect real-world data on how prescription medicines and vaccines affect pregnancy outcomes. By discussing these registries with eligible patients, you can help build the evidence base that guides safer, more informed care for all!

🔗 Access the full resource: https://ow.ly/zlRq50WXM6I

NPWH members, don't miss January's Journal Club at 7 pm ET on January 26!Not all vulvar itching is yeast, and assuming i...
01/14/2026

NPWH members, don't miss January's Journal Club at 7 pm ET on January 26!

Not all vulvar itching is yeast, and assuming it can delay the care patients truly need. January’s Journal Club will dive into lichen sclerosus with a live discussion featuring the author of the Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (CJNPWH) article "Not All Vulvar Itching Is Yeast: The Diagnosis and Management of Lichen Sclerosus." Get practical insight on recognizing key clinical signs, conducting thorough assessments, and managing LS across the lifespan, so chronic symptoms aren’t overlooked or misdiagnosed.

This members-only event is free and offers 1 CE credit. It's your chance to hear directly from the author, ask questions, and explore how this evidence can enhance your clinical practice.

This event will NOT be recorded.

📖 Please read the CJNPWH article before the discussion: https://ow.ly/2lbN50Wk33F

🔗 Register for January's journal club discussion: https://ow.ly/8s5Y50XTqO7

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to sharpen your approach to screening and early d...
01/13/2026

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to sharpen your approach to screening and early detection.

If cervical cancer prevention is part of your everyday practice, staying current matters. This on-demand session from the 2025 NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference breaks down updated pap guidelines, the latest colposcopy equipment, and new testing in cervical cancer screening, so you can make confident, evidence-based decisions in real clinical settings!

Revisit the content & earn 1 CE credit hour by October 17, 2026! No refunds will be issued if activities are not completed by the expiration date listed.

🔗 Purchase session: https://ow.ly/pfk950XVMnm

NPWH members save $15 per on-demand session from the 2025 NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference! Explore all NPWH member benefits and become a member today: https://ow.ly/uYPQ50XT5tW

NPWH is calling on our community to take urgent action.The U.S. Department of Education has excluded all nursing program...
01/13/2026

NPWH is calling on our community to take urgent action.

The U.S. Department of Education has excluded all nursing programs, including NP and WHNP programs, from its updated definition of “professional degree” programs. This change, set to take effect July 1, 2026, threatens access to federal student loans, puts advanced nursing education at risk, and could deepen workforce shortages at a time when patients need you most.

To make speaking up as simple as possible, NPWH created a downloadable letter template you can personalize and send directly to your Members of Congress. Your voice carries weight, and collective advocacy is essential to ensure nursing is fully recognized as a professional discipline in federal education policy.

Please take a moment today to contact your legislators and help protect access to advanced nursing education!

🔗 Download letter template: https://ow.ly/ZriI50XGtEL

Thinking about how to improve pelvic-floor and urinary incontinence education in your care?This new study “Women’s knowl...
01/13/2026

Thinking about how to improve pelvic-floor and urinary incontinence education in your care?

This new study “Women’s knowledge and practices regarding urinary incontinence”, published in the BMC Public Health journal, reveals big gaps in understanding and habits among participants!

🔹 About 63% of women had poor knowledge of urinary incontinence.

🔹 Around 62% had poor understanding of pelvic-floor exercises.

🔹 Over 70% reported unsatisfactory daily practices related to urinary incontinence care.

🔹 Better knowledge was strongly linked with better self-care practices, underscoring how education can directly impact outcomes.

This underscores how essential clear, culturally sensitive pelvic-floor education and guidance are, especially when many women may not fully understand pelvic-floor health or how to care for it properly.

🔗 Read the full article for more insight: https://ow.ly/IzA450XFWgG

What happens in childhood doesn’t stay in childhood, and it shows up in reproductive and maternal health every day.The C...
01/12/2026

What happens in childhood doesn’t stay in childhood, and it shows up in reproductive and maternal health every day.

The Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (CJNPWH) article "Screening and Intervention for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Women of Reproductive Age" explores how screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in women of reproductive age can change care trajectories. By integrating ACE screening into clinical workflows and pairing it with patient education and referrals, this quality improvement project highlights a practical approach to improving long-term health outcomes and helping interrupt the intergenerational impact of trauma.

If you’re looking for evidence-informed ways to strengthen whole-person care, support family planning conversations, and promote prevention for future generations, this is a must-read!

🔗 Read the article: https://npwh.org/page/npwhjournal

NPWH members get full journal access, while non-members have limited access.

WHNP-BCs, you are on the frontlines of preventing and managing perinatal infections!Our Emerging Maternal and Fetal Heal...
01/12/2026

WHNP-BCs, you are on the frontlines of preventing and managing perinatal infections!

Our Emerging Maternal and Fetal Health Threats webinar series provides practical, case-based guidance on the diagnosis, counseling, and treatment of syphilis, CMV, and hepatitis C in pregnancy. Each 1-hour webinar focuses on early detection, patient-centered education, and up-to-date clinical recommendations to help reduce adverse maternal and infant outcomes.

You will earn 1 CE credit hour per webinar.

➡️ Watch on-demand and earn CE: https://ow.ly/HvrQ50W8lWu

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with financial assistance totaling $60,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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About the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH)

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

Other advanced practice registered nurses rely on us for authoritative resources and education that improve women's health and wellness through evidence-based practice. NPWH pioneers policies to address gender disparities and forges strategic partnerships that advance health equity and holistic models of care.

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health's (NPWH) mission is to ensure the provision of quality primary and specialty healthcare to women of all ages by women's health and women's health focused nurse practitioners. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman's right to make her own choices regarding her health within the context of her personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs.

Since its inception in 1980, NPWH has been a trusted source of information on nurse practitioner education, practice, and women's health issues. NPWH works with a wide range of individuals and groups within nursing, medicine, the healthcare industry, and the women's health community.