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Join Us!
Mark your calendars for a memorable two-day event filled with insightful discussions, exciting networking opportunities, and dynamic educational sessions. We look forward to welcoming you to the MMA Conference on April 24th and 25th.
The conference will be taking place at the Hyatt Place Lansing East in East Lansing, Michigan. Hotel rooms are available for a reduced rate to conference attendees. Breakfast is included for those who stay overnight. Use this link to reserve: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/LANZL/G-MA26
- For those wanting to call to book, please call Hyatt Reservations at 888.492.8847 and mention the group code G-MA26.
PLEASE BRING YOUR HEARING SCREENING MACHINES FOR CALIBRATION! Nan will take the machines to Lansing and mail them back the following week.
Payment is through Square. There is an option to register and pay by cash or check at the door, too.
CONFERENCE DETAILS:
Friday, April 24th:
8am to 8:45am ~~ Arrive and register.
9am to noon~~ Neonatal Resuscitation Certification with Nancy Westendorp, MSN, NNP-BC. Contact her to get the details, register and pay Nancy directly. nancywestendorp3@gmail.com
9am to noon ~~ Peer Review, facilitated by Star Garries / Jennifer Holshoe. Send requests for review time to sacredspacemidwifery@gmail.com
NOON to 2pm ~~ Lunch on your own. There are many nearby restaurants, plus food is offered at The Hyatt.
Visit our MMA Sales Tables!
2pm to 3pm ~~ Student Gathering. Get to know the Michigan students!
3pm to 4:30pm ~~ Progesterone~ Clinical Significance in Maternity Care with Sarah Thompson. We know progesterone is essential for conception and pregnancy, yet most of the research on it referenced today comes from studies done in the 1950s and 1970s. New and advanced research is beginning to highlight the gaps in progesterone understanding, testing and use in prevention and management of pregnancy and postpartum complications. 1.5 CEUs
4:45pm to 5:30pm ~~ Exploring Medicaid Coverage for Licensed Midwives with Janell Troutman and Lisa DiLernia
6:30-9:00pm 10 Year Anniversary Celebration! Pizza, salad, garlic bread, cake, iced tea and wine will be provided. Come gather with us to celebrate, honor, and reflect on all that we did to help midwives become licensed in Michigan. Members of the core group who poured their hearts and souls into the 8 year long movement along with our amazing Lobbyist, Jean Doss, will be on hand to share the story. We couldn't have done it without the tireless effort and support from the MMA board, many MMA members and our incredible consumer organization Friends of Michigan Midwives. All of us together were a fearless force!
Saturday, April 25th
8am to 8:45am ~~ Arrive and Register
9am to 10:30am ~~ Optimizing Pelvic Balance in Pregnancy: Chiropractic Insights for Midwives with Dr. Jennifer Long. She is a Board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic with a Master of Science in Endocrinology. She has specialized expertise in pediatric, perinatal, and neurodevelopmental care. By shifting the focus from simply treating pain to optimizing the “Passage” midwives can leverage chiropractic care to enhance maternal comfort, facilitate optimal fetal positioning, and statistically reduce labor times and interventions. 1.5 CEUs pending
10:45am to 12:15pm ~~ Prevention and Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Sarah Thompson. This session will cover the underlying physiology of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and distinguish the mechanisms of action that contribute to the progression of the more severe form, Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The course also provides evidence-based clinical strategies for prevention and management, including targeted nutritional interventions, supplements, dietary modification, and lifestyle approaches. 1.5 CEUs pending
12:30pm to 2:30pm ~~ LUNCH! This is included with your registration. MMA General Board Meeting
2:30pm to 3:30pm ~~ Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) / Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance (MMMS) Presentation with Audra Brummel and Melissa Limon-Flegler from MI DHHS. Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) and Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance (MMMS) are two Michigan fatality review programs that deploy recommendations to improve outcomes for women, children, and families. The speakers will provide an overview of both programs, how records are obtained for the reviews, and data around contributing factors along with aligned recommendations. Attendees will gain increased knowledge of these fatality review programs and how midwives can partner in this work.
3:30pm to 5:30pm ~~ Using Lab Analysis in the Prevention and Management of Preeclampsia with Sarah Thompson. Sarah will address preeclampsia's intricate and multifaceted etiology, emphasizing the importance of Functional Medicine in a comprehensive approach to patient care. 2 CEUs pending
Please note: TO RECEIVE CEU CERTIFICATES, YOU MUST SIGN IN FOR ALL SESSIONS, FILL OUT SESSION EVALUATIONS, AND DO A CONFERENCE EVALUATION.
IF YOU HAVE A BIRTH AND HAVE TO CANCEL, YOUR PAYMENT WILL BE RETURNED MINUS A $10 CANCELLATION FEE.
Date & Time
Apr 24, 2026 8:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 6:00 PM
Venue Details
HYATT PLACE LANSING - EAST
2401 Showtime DriveLansing, Michigan 48912
