UMO Conference 2026
Safe Hands, Sound Decisions
November 11th-14th 2026
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2026 Speakers
Amy-Rose White, LCSW, PMH-C
Brian Moench, MD
Utah Physicians for Healthy EnvironmentDr. Susan Madsen
Utah State University, Utah Women and LeadershipPhilip Yocom
Ultrasound Tech
Micheal D. Litchfield, J.D.
Suzanne Smith, CPM, LDEM
and Liz Stika, CPM, LDEMDr. Erin Clark, MFM
University of Utah, School of MedicineShara Jackson Harper, CSW, LCCE, CLEC, PMH-C trained
Dr. Matthew Wells
Intermountain Health Care
Welcome to the 2026 Utah Midwives Organization Conference! As always, with four days of events, there is something for everyone!
We have an exciting line-up of speakers, and topics including
Perinatal Mental Health
Environmental effects on maternal health and fetal/placental development
Transfer Updates and Perspective from Receiving Providers
Addressing Burnout and Trauma in Midwifery
The Roots of Sexual Violence in Utah
Ultrasound Updates and Demonstration
The Law and Midwifery Practice, Paperwork and Charting
Tools for monitoring fetal heart rate in the community setting
The Physiology of Fetal Heart Monitoring; following the oxygen pathway to guide action
Myth-busting emergencies and interventions
We will also be hearing from UMO sponsor “It Starts with the Children”
This year we will be streamlining the CEU certificate process to include same day certificates through Certify’em.
Also new this year, we will be hosting a social held after the Friday sessions. Location TBA
Conference Schedule and Details
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 1-5 PM
NRP for community midwives, presented by the University of Utah and AirMed
This is a fantastic opportunity and attendee favorite!
Space is very limited. NRP spots are available on first come first serve basis until the session is full
You must sign up and complete the online portion and fill out the NRP registration form found on our conference page below. Your attendance to NRP is not confirmed until your ticket is purchased and these steps are completed.
Skills Day
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 9AM-5PM
Hosted by Davis County Midwives | 143 E 400 N, Bountiful, UT 84010
Skills topics coming soon
Conference Presentations
Friday Nov 13th
8:30 Check-in, coffee/tea
8:50 Opening remarks
9:00-12:00 Speaker presentations
12:00 Lunch- provided on site
1:00-4:30 Speaker presentations
4:30 Closing remarks
Evening social, location and time TBA
*Detailed agenda coming soon!
Conference Presentations
Saturday, November 14th
8:30 Check-in, coffee/tea
9:00-12:00 Speaker presentations, IMPACT award
12:00-1:00 Lunch-provided on site, and raffle
1:00-2:30 Speaker presentations
2:30-4:30 Peer review
4:30 Closing remarks, adjourn downstairs for socializing and networking
Conference tickets include:
Morning coffee/tea service
2 meals catered by Thanksgiving Point
Vegan, Gluten-free friendly options
Catering cut-off is 11/5. Attendees must purchase a ticket prior to 11/5 to reserve lunch
Instant CEU certificates (11 CPM category II contact hours, 2 peer review contact hours) received day-of
Swag bag
Professional streaming for remote attendance
Access to conference recording if unable to attend day-of
NRP Presented by the U of U
Wednesday November 11th
Location: Davis County Midwives
Limited spaces available. Conference ticket holders only. Must complete online portion prior to registration. It is linked below for your convenience.
To register: Fill out the form below. You must upload your course completion certificate.
Skills Day
November 12th
Midwifery students at any level are welcome to join us for a day of learning. Topics will be announced soon!
Location: Davis County Midwives Birth Center
Student Skills Day is included in the conference ticket.