AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

12/18/2025

We’re excited to share that viral creator, beloved labor and delivery nurse, and AWHONN member Jen Hamilton has opened pre-orders for her long-awaited book, Birth Vibes. We’re honored that Birth Vibes highlights AWHONN’s Staffing Standards and the essential role they play in patient safety and high-quality care. Pre-order your copy today! https://bit.ly/3KLNbJY

12/18/2025

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. When uterotonics aren’t enough, vacuum-induced uterine tamponade (VUT) provides a rapid, effective option for bleeding control. Register now and strengthen your PPH response. https://bit.ly/4a4Tov8

12/18/2025

Tune in to hear how remarkable advancements in antiretroviral therapy have drastically reduced HIV transmission rates during pregnancy. Listen to discover the collaborative efforts of health care professionals and community advocates in supporting pregnant individuals living with HIV and learn about the evolving guidelines that empower shared decision-making in infant feeding. https://bit.ly/3PNWRm4

12/17/2025

📣 Introducing the AWHONN Summit — Bridging the Gap Between OB & ED. This one-day regional summit brings OB, ED, EMS, and maternal–child health teams together to take on maternal mortality with practical, evidence-based strategies. If you care about maternal safety and interdisciplinary teamwork, this event is for you. Learn more and register.
https://bit.ly/44bWfP1

12/16/2025

Ready to master critical care obstetrics? Check out AWHONN’s CCOE bundles – evidence-based training to boost skills, confidence, and patient outcomes. Perfect for teams or individual learners! Learn more and explore bundles. https://bit.ly/33tpgtn

12/15/2025

Happy holidays from AWHONN!

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

AWHONN continues to support the science that recognizes immunizations as an essential component of protecting the health of newborns after the vote by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to discontinue the universal recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. Read our full statement. https://bit.ly/4a6cO2E

12/15/2025

Your voice matters — it's time to make it heard. Join us in Washington, DC, for , our annual public policy and lobby day. This is your chance to advocate for and advance the health of moms and babies. Register now! https://bit.ly/42GOhxb

12/13/2025

Each year, the Healthy Mom&Baby Diaper Drive aims to collect at least 350,000 diapers. In 2025, 420,215 total diapers have been donated through individual donations and our partner diaper match. Thank you to everyone who donated this year. A special thank you to Diaper Drive Coordinator Nancy Travis, MS, RN, ANLC, FAWHONN, for making this possible!

12/12/2025

Now available: AWHONN’s Urogynecology & Pelvic Health course. Build confidence in assessing and managing common pelvic health concerns and earn 3.0 nursing contact hours. Enroll in this evidence-based course today. https://bit.ly/4oAnxWt

12/12/2025

Starting in 2026, AWHONN’s trusted publications will move to an online-only format. This transition ensures faster, easier access to the latest research and features—anytime, anywhere. AWHONN members should log in at nwhjournal.org or www.jognn.org using their AWHONN credentials. Then click, “Sign Up for Alerts”, at the top of the homepage.