Call for Abstracts

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) invites midwives, researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and midwifery and maternal health advocates to submit abstracts for presentation at the upcoming ACNM Policy Summit and Hill Day happening May 4-5, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This summit will convene midwives and maternal health leaders from across the country to advance evidence-based policy, strengthen advocacy skills, and elevate the role of midwifery in improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes.

We seek abstracts that highlight innovative policy solutions, research, advocacy strategies, and lived experiences that inform federal and state policymaking and advance equity, access, and quality in maternity care.

Priority Topics Include (but are not limited to):

• Federal and state policy impacting midwifery practice and access to care
• Maternal health equity, racial justice, and addressing disparities
• Medicaid, reimbursement, and workforce policy
• Perinatal public health programs
• Advocacy strategies and grassroots engagement
• Implementation and outcomes of maternal health legislation
• Community-based, birth center, and rural maternity care models
• Data, research, and evaluation relevant to policy change

Presentation Formats:

• Oral presentations
• Panel discussions

Submissions from students, early-career midwives, and community-based advocates are strongly encouraged. ACNM is committed to amplifying diverse voices and perspectives, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

• Clearly describe objectives, methods (if applicable), policy relevance, and key takeaways.
• All submissions must be received by February 28, 2026.
• Presenters must be available to attend the conference in Washington, D.C.
• Accepted presenters will be notified by March 15, 2026.

Join us in shaping the policy conversations that affect midwives, birthing people, and families nationwide. Together, we can advance policies that support safe, equitable, and person-centered maternity care.
 

Abstract Submission

The Call for Abstracts closed on February 28, 2026.  Thank you for your interest.

Questions? 

Contact Amy Kohl at govaffairs@ACNM.org.