The Hashtag Becomes a Conference

  • The #Hashtag

    The viral hashtag #notonmywatch was created by Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN, in 2017 because of her frustration at the rising rate of maternal morbidity and mortality. The hashtag is a call to action for her fellow nurses, as the largest healthcare employee contingent, to use their collective voices in caring for all birthing people.

    Health care organizations and systems have an opportunity to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes by ensuring that processes are standardized, care is evidence based and promoting the use of an equity lens in quality improvement. We must amplify shared decision making and prioritize the voice and choice of women and birthing people.

  • The #Tenets

    The five tenets and foundational pillars of #notonmywatch are:

    • Treat everyone with dignity and respect

    • Listen to and believe women

    • Provide evidence-based care

    • Commit to shared decision-making

    • Advocate for all birthing people

  • The #Plan

    CDC reported that in 2022, 84% of maternal mortality cases were preventable. The numbers are going up not down; how do we improve care for the birthing community? Under the LLC, NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners, Rose shares her call to action through consulting, public speaking locally, statewide, nationally, and through partnerships with national associations and corporations. But maybe there’s an additional way to be laser-focused and galvanize perinatal healthcare professionals to continue to adopt this vision and mentality.

  • The #Conference

    Welcome to the inaugural #NOMW Conference, where birthworkers come together to learn, share, and grow. Attendees will leave inspired and committed to facilitating joy for the birthing community. As the old adage says, a rising tide lifts all boats, therefore, clinicians, providers and partners will also experience joy in their work.

Meet Our Speakers

  • Rose L. Horton

    MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN

  • Quantrilla Ard

    PhD, MPH, MPhil, CHW

  • Suchitra Chandrasekaran

    MD, MSCE

  • Gia Cummings

    BS

  • Amaka Eneanya

    MD, MPH

  • Wanda Irving

    MPA

  • Jenné Johns

    MPH

  • Clifton Kenon Jr.

    DNP, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, FAWHONN

  • Diane L. Spatz

    PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAWHONN

Take a minute to check out the schedule!

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

When:

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

Where:

Kimberly-Clark Professional Conference Center, Roswell, GA

1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd Building 600

 

Frequently Asked Questions

General

  • The registration fee is $150

  • We want you to be comfortable! Business casual attire is suggested, and please remember to dress in layers, as conference rooms may be chilly.

  • There are no refunds for this event. However, you are able to transfer your registration to another attendee.

  • We will provide a light breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. #yum

    (If you have any dietary restrictions please note it in your registration, and we will do our best to accommodate you!)

Logistics and travel

Join us in making this event even more impactful: help us reach our diaper drive goal!

1 in 2 U.S. families struggles with diaper need. We want to change that. Babies without clean diapers are exposed to more potential health risks & less likely accepted to daycares, leaving parents unable to attend work. Let’s help ease that burden.