Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium:
A Collaboration to Improve Maternal and
Neonatal Outcomes

Friday, March 14, 2025
8 AM - 3 PM

The Parkview Mirro Center
10622 Parkview Plaza Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

If you have any questions about the conference, please email pwilkins@hmbindiana.org

Healthier Moms and Babies, Lutheran Health Network, and Parkview Hospital are hosting the Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium: A Collaborative Effort to Enhance Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes.

This symposium is a unique opportunity for community members and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving maternal and birth outcomes to come together, collaborate, and learn best practices that support our shared mission of fostering healthier mothers and babies in our community.

This symposium provides the opportunity for sponsors, exhibitors and attendees to collaborate with over 250 participants, including registered nurses, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, nonprofit organizations, community nurses, community health workers, social workers, therapists, and Federally Qualified Health Clinics representatives.

For additional information about registration please email adavis@hmbindiana.org

Sponsorship, Attendee Registration and Exhibitor Registration

Conference Details

  • Event Registration

  • Welcome to the Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium

  • Karrah Herring, Public Relations and Workplace Culture Expert  with Lucy Mina Consulting
    Compassion for the Human Experiences of Birthing Moms and Prioritizing Improving their Perinatal Environment

  • Community partner exhibitor expo.

    1. Supporting Healthy Pregnancies: Understanding Diabetes, Treatment Approaches, and Long-Term Impacts on Mothers and Babies presented by Dr. Schroeder, Parkview Health

    2. Early Neurologic Assessments: Identifying HIE, Using Scoring Tools, and Applying Best Practices presented by Dr. Shipra Jain, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

    3. Supporting Maternal Mental Health Part 1: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Disorders to Improve Pregnancy and Postpartum Outcomes presented by Jenn Meyers, Postpartum Support International

    4. Shaping Policy to Save Lives: Advocacy for Maternal and Infant Health in Indiana presented by Abby Lane, Policy Director Prenatal to 3-Policy Impact Center

  • Community partner exhibitor expo.

  • Patrick Reicke
    Caring for the Caregivers: Addressing Burnout and Cultivating Resilience in Health and Community Service Professionals

    1. Laryngeal Masked Airway presented by Dr. Beth Ann Johnson, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

    2. Breastfeeding for Healthier Infants: Supporting Infant Reflexes, Overcoming Barriers in Minority Communities, and Linking Families to Vital Resources presented by Sarah Wall, Lutheran Health Network & Erika Dudley, IBCLC Owner of Enriched Lactation

    3. Advancing Maternal Mental Health Part 2: Evidence-Based Screening and Safe Medication Practices presented by Jenn Meyers, Postpartum Support International & Dr. Sarah Turner, Lutheran Health Network

    4. Analyzing Infant Mortality Trends and Causes in Indiana: Regional Insights and Public Health Implications presented by Rose Douglas, Maternal Child Health Director, Indiana State Department of Health

  • Community partner exhibitor expo.

  • Dr. Sarah Turner, Lutheran Health Network
    Navigating the Impact of Marijuana Use in Pregnancy: Risks, Research, and Clinical Guidance

Conference Hosted By

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Symposium Title Sponsor

HMB Premiere Sponsor for 2025

Symposium Silver Sponsors