Events

2026 Perinatal Mental Health Summit (Hybrid Event)

November 12-13, 2026 | Eugene, OR

Join experts, practitioners, and advocates to explore cutting-edge strategies and resources supporting mental well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. Connect, learn, and advance care for perinatal populations. Earn up to 10 CEUs!

Day 1  | November 12, 2026

  • Perinatal Mental Health in the Real World: Bridging the Gaps in Our Safety Net  with Wendy Davis, President & CEO of Postpartum Support International (PSI)
  • Birth Trauma, PTSD, and Trauma Informed Care. with Dr. Aru Headrick, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine – Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
  • Perimenopause & the Perinatal Period with Dr. Brooke Kyle, MD at Women’s Care
  • The Invisible Emotional Weight of BIPOC Parenthood: Why relational support requires more than cultural competence with Jessa Fortaliza, WellMama Peer Support Manager
  • Understanding the Peer Support Model with WellMama Staff TBD
  • Catered lunch included


Day 2 | November 13, 2026

  • The State of Obstetrics in 2026: Challenges, Changes & Hope with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, MD
  • Perinatal Psychosis with Sara Cairo LPC, PMHCNS – BC
  • Language of Loss with Molly Mae, WellMama Perinatal Loss Manager
  • Queer Representation and the overlap with religious trauma with Valerie Yeo, Psy.D.
  • TBD
  • Catered lunch included

 

Questions? Email summit@wellmamaoregon.org

Perinatal Psychiatry Update for Clinicians

October 19, 2026 | Eugene, OR

Join WellMama for an evening of specialized education, connection, and dinner designed specifically for perinatal mental health prescribers.

This provider dinner will focus on clinical topics relevant to those assessing, diagnosing, and treating perinatal mental health conditions, including differentiating bipolar disorder, postpartum psychosis, and perinatal OCD, as well as applying DBT skills during the perinatal period.

The event will provide 2 continuing education credits and feature presentations from Dr. Arundhati “Aru” Headrick of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Dr. Maureen Zalewski of the University of Oregon.

Dr. Headrick will present “Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Psychosis, & Perinatal OCD: Understanding the Differences,” addressing how clinicians can differentiate between conditions that may present with overlapping symptoms and the implications those distinctions have for treatment.
Dr. Zalewski will present “Introduction to Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills During the Perinatal Period,” introducing clinicians to DBT skills and their application in perinatal care.

Tailored specifically for:

Psychiatrists
Psychiatric nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners
Physicians
Physician assistants
Other prescribing providers working with perinatal patients

Earn 2 CEUs while connecting with fellow providers and strengthening your clinical toolkit for supporting perinatal patients.

Questions? Email summit@wellmamaoregon.org

Summit Happy Hour @ Claim 52 Brewing

November 12, 2026 | Eugene, OR

Unwind with us after Day 1 of the 2026 Perinatal Mental Health Summit! Join fellow attendees, community members, and speakers for a casual evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Claim 52 Brewing | 232 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR

The happy hour is sponsored by Claim 52 Brewing, with $1 from every pint purchased donated back to WellMama. Beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options will be available.

A huge thank you to Claim 52 Brewing for generously donating their space and giving back to WellMama! We’re so grateful for their support of the Summit and our perinatal mental health community.

Come hang out, meet fellow Summit attendees, and keep the conversation going after Day 1!

Parenting Is No Joke!

Parenting is NO Joke!

Stay tuned for our next comedy night date!

A comedy benefit night featuring local comedians, real laughs, and community connection all in support of parents and caregivers.

The evening will feature: Comedian(s) TBD

Dress Code: TBD