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 Environment

  • Dr. Susan Madsen
    Utah State University, Utah Women and Leadership

  • Philip Yocom
    Ultrasound Tech

  • Micheal D. Litchfield, J.D.

  • Suzanne Smith, CPM, LDEM
    and Liz Stika, CPM, LDEM

  • Dr. Erin Clark, MFM
    University of Utah, School of Medicine

  • Shara 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.