Department hosts successful Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium

On March 19, 2026, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Maternal Mortality Review Team and Maternal Health Innovation Team to present the Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium to an audience of around 150 health care providers, community experts, and scholars. The event, focused on promoting maternal health and longevity through improved clinical care, was supported by a grant from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Collective Action Advancing Respect and Equity (CA2RE) program.

Led by India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and outreach program manager Julia Reeves, MPH, the event was intended to create space for dialogue on actionable change to support positive birth outcomes and experiences. The event’s agenda included an update from the co-chairs of the Wisconsin DHS Maternal Mortality Review Team; a short video showcasing patient and provider perspectives from across Wisconsin on trust and safety in pregnancy care; a panel discussion; and a training to support providers who work with patients with substance use.

Watch the full Pregnancy Trust and Safety Symposium recording here.

Watch the short video Brave Spaces: Support, Trust and Safety in Ob-Gyn Care here.