Wisconsin AWHONN Mini Events

Fatty Liver Disease: A Patient Perspective

Amber Latsch, CNM, NP, Private Practice, Madison, WI
Thursday, April 20, 2023
12:30 – 13:30 Central Time

Description:

When giving birth to her twins in 2019, Amber Latsch became gravely ill and was diagnosed with Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. Drawing from her unique perspective as both a practicing midwife and patient, she will share the story of becoming a survivor of a critical illness during her pregnancy. She also will share with us how her husband, a paramedic, knew something wasn’t right and advocated for her throughout her journey.

Objectives:

  1. Briefly discuss the pathophysiology of fatty liver disease. 
  2. Detail a personal story of survival of a complicated pregnancy and birth. 
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Twin Research: The Science Behind the Fascination

Nancy Segal – PhD, Professor of psychology at California State University, Fullerton, and Director of the Twin Studies Center, founded in 1991.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
12:30 – 13:30 Central Time

Description:

As director of the Twin Studies Center at California State University-Fullerton, Dr. Segal has been able to examine many of the beliefs about twins held by society and health care providers. She will share some of the findings of the numerous studies done over more than 30 years and briefly discuss her newest books.

Objectives:

  1. Identify current issues in twin research
  2. Identify misconceptions and false beliefs about twins
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Hypertensive Crisis in the Obstetric Patient

Jeffrey Fouche-Carmago, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT.
AWHONN Emerging Leader, Class of 2011
Thursday, September 21, 2023
12:30 – 13:30 Central Time

Description:

Complications from hypertension are a leading cause of maternal mortality and severe morbidity. Many times, these complications are preventable, yet adoption of evidence-based guidelines remains problematic. This presentation will review the latest evidence related to guidelines for detecting and responding to hypertensive crises in the obstetric patient. Evidence suggests that when barriers to providing emergency care to these patients are removed, outcomes improve. Suggestions on how to work in interprofessional teams will also be presented.

Objectives:

  1. Define hypertensive crisis in the obstetric client.
  2. Discuss evidence-based treatment guidelines for hypertensive crisis in the obstetric client.
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