Pitfalls in Perinatal Care: EFM, Oxytocin Use, & Risk Management for Physicians, Midwives, & Nurses

Join us on September 25, 2025, at Montclair State University for this exciting full-day conference – Pitfalls in Perinatal Care: EFM, Oxytocin Use & Risk Management for Physicians, Midwives, & Nurses – featuring risk management expert Lisa Miller, CNM, JD.

In our evolving healthcare landscape, managing risk and reducing liability in obstetric care is more critical than ever. That’s why we’re hosting a full-day, in-person conference specifically for obstetricians, midwives, labor and delivery nurses, medical & nursing students, hospital risk management specialists, and hospital leaders. It’s all about sharing practical, evidence-based tools to reduce risk and enhance safety in perinatal care.

What You’ll Gain:

This immersive event will equip you and your team with tools and insights to:

• Identify common liability issues in perinatal care
• Apply standardized, evidence-based approaches to interpreting intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Understand the relationship between uterine activity and fetal oxygenation
• Utilize NICHD terminology and key principles to interpret FHR tracings
• Strengthen documentation practices to support legal defensibility

Special Feature: Mock Deposition! Experience a live mock deposition that demonstrates how clinical documentation and communication can impact legal outcomes. This interactive session will provide invaluable insights into the legal process and how to prepare for it.

Lisa Miller, CNM, JD, is the founder of Perinatal Risk Management and Education Services. With over 40 years of experience as an attorney and a certified nurse-midwife, Lisa brings a uniquely powerful perspective on the intersection of clinical care and liability. A former Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Medical School, she is widely published in the areas of EFM, obstetrics, and patient safety. Learn more about her work here. 

Review continuing education and disclosure information here. 

Whether you’re on the front lines of labor and delivery or managing systems and policies, this conference offers a unique opportunity to align your team around best practices that improve outcomes and reduce risk. We have attendees fly in from across the country to attend, so get your spot before it fills up!

Questions? Email [email protected]