CREATING FETAL CENTERS OF Nursing EXCELLENCE

Nurses promoting excellence in fetal care through educational offerings, research, professional collaboration, and peer support.

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Are you a nurse with an interest in the field of fetal therapy within North America? The FTNN is a nursing network where we share research, collaborate, and educate each other, all with the goal of creating the best experience possible for expectant mothers.

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2026 Fetal Therapy Nurse Network Conference

One Heart, Many Hands — Advancing Collaborative Care in Fetal Therapy

October 13-14, 2026
Chicago, Illinois and virtual

Conference room block now open!!!

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Listen to our new podcast: The Fetal Frontline

The Fetal Frontline Podcast
EP5: The Weight We Carry: Secondary Traumatic Stress in Fetal Care
EP5: The Weight We Carry: Secondary Traumatic Stress in Fetal Care

Fetal care nurses walk families through life-changing diagnoses, impossible decisions, and sometimes unimaginable loss — and the weight of witnessing all of it can leave lasting marks on the caregivers themselves. In this deeply honest conversation, fetal care nurse Jen Anderson tells host Kris Rimbos her own story of secondary traumatic stress: the scream she'll never unhear, the difference between burnout and secondary trauma, the breaking point that brought her to her knees, and the single text message to the FTNN board that became this very podcast. A tender, human episode about carrying the weight of this work — and learning, slowly, to set some of it down.

EP4: Before Birth: A Conversation with the Father of Fetal Surgery
EP4: Before Birth: A Conversation with the Father of Fetal Surgery

Before birth, before delivery, and before anyone thought it was possible, Dr. Michael Harrison pioneered surgery on the fetus and helped create an entirely new field of medicine. In a conversation timed to Father's Day, the surgeon often called the Father of Fetal Surgery joins host Kris Rimbos to trace it all — the single case that started it, the skeptics who called it impossible, the breakthroughs and the ethics, the patient who named his son after him, and the next generation now carrying the field into genetics and beyond. A masterclass in resilience, humility, and raw innovation.

EP3: Hope, Advocacy, and Healing: Social Work in Fetal Care
EP3: Hope, Advocacy, and Healing: Social Work in Fetal Care

When a pregnancy turns into a frightening diagnosis, fetal social workers are there — providing support, advocacy, and connection to critical resources. Host Kris Rimbos talks with Beth Moorhouse, a social worker specializing in fetal and perinatal care, about building trust in minutes, advocating for access, holding space for impossible decisions without judgment, and supporting families through grief, mental health, and the long road home. An inside look at this critical role — providing hope even with uncertainty, and helping families move forward while feeling seen, heard, and supported.

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Ftnn outstanding nurse award nominations open!
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Ftnn outstanding nurse award nominations open!
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Nominate an Outstanding FTNN Nurse today! 2025 FTNN Award Winner- Sarah Smith, RN, BSN, CLC, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Washington University, Fetal Care Center, St. Louis, MO.

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thomas cunningham
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Say hello to August’s featured member, Thomas Cunningham, Fetal Center Director, UT Health Houston, The Fetal Center UTHealth, Houston, TX

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melinda s. stober
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Say hello to July’s featured member, Melinda S. Stober, Supervisor Fetal Care Coordination, Midwest Fetal Care Center, Minneapolis, MN!

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FTNN official bylaws
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FTNN official bylaws
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FTNN Bylaws, updated 7.17.26

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FTNN Newsletter spring 2026
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FTNN Newsletter spring 2026
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The Spring 2026 Fetal Therapy Nurse Network (FTNN) newsletter celebrates 2026 FTNN Award Winners, shares Member Survey results, introduces FTNN’s new Leadership and APP SIGs, announces FTNN’s NEW Podcast- The Fetal Frontline, and highlights members news and upcoming events.

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macy femrite
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macy femrite
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Say hello to June’s featured member, Macy Femrite, BSN, RN, UW Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment Center, Unity Point Health Meriter in Madison, WI

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Cassie brockmeyer
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Cassie brockmeyer
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Say hello to May’s featured member, Cassie Brockmeyer, BSN, UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center, Sacramento, CA  

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megan krupp williams
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Say hello to April’s featured member, Megan Krupp Williams, MSN, RNC-MNN, Nurse Navigator / Research Nurse at the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute in SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital!

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liana gramza
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liana gramza
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Say hello to March’s featured member, Liana Gramza, RN, Perinatal Coordination Case Manager in Maternal Fetal Medicine for Ascension SE Wisconsin!

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valerie akerson
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Say hello to February’s featured member, Valerie Akerson- MSW, LCSW, PMH-C, Social Worker / Mental Health Therapist for St. Louis Fetal Care Institute at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital!

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Events

Fetal Therapy Nursing Events
FTNN Coffee talk / Member meeting recordings
Dec 6
FTNN Coffee talk / Member meeting recordings

Recordings of past Coffee Talks and Member Meetings

2026 ftnn research presentation series
Sep 9
2026 ftnn research presentation series

Please join FTNN’s Research Committee for their education series starting 1/14/26 and continuing on the Second Wednesday of each month through December 9th, 2026. NOTE: No meetings will be held June through August.

FTNN Advanced practice provider SIG
Sep 9
FTNN Advanced practice provider SIG

Fetal Health APPs are invited to join this new SIG which provides a professional platform to connect, collaborate, and to establish structured mechanisms for professional development, standard setting, shared best practices, role clarity, and advocacy that align with value‑based care and patient‑centered outcomes within the growing field of fetal medicine. 

FTNN coffee talk SERIES (Copy)
Sep 11
FTNN coffee talk SERIES (Copy)

Join FTNN Members for our popular Coffee Talk Series! Save the Date and watch for more information!

fetology chicago 2026: practice and discoverY
Sep 16
fetology chicago 2026: practice and discoverY

Fetology is an educational event focused on advances in fetal medicine. It is held in person and virtually. Save the date and watch for more information.

International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society 2026
Sep 27
International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society 2026

September 27-October 1, 2026 in Kyoto, Japan. Watch here for updated information and links

2026 fetal therapy nurse network conference
Oct 13
2026 fetal therapy nurse network conference

Save the Date for FTNN’s 2026 Conference which will be held in person (and virtually) October 13-14, 2026. This year’s conference is being held in conjunction with the NAFTNet meeting in Chicago IL at The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

FTNN Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG)
Oct 13
FTNN Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG)

We invite all fetal health nursing leaders to join our SIG for an opportunity to engage in learning, discussion, and networking! Our 2026 meetings will be held on 6/10 and 10/13.

NAFTNet fall 2026 meeting
Oct 15
NAFTNet fall 2026 meeting

Save the Date for the NAFTNet 2026 In Person Fall Meeting, taking place on Thursday and Friday, October 15-16, 2026. This is a key opportunity to stay informed on the latest advancements in fetal therapy and connect with colleagues dedicated to improving outcomes in this evolving field.

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FTNN Award Winners

  • Outstanding Nurse Award

    2025 Award Winner
    Sarah Smith RN, BSN, CLC

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  • Outstanding Nurse Award

    2024 Inaugural Award Winner
    Becky Corbitt RN, MSN, CNL

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  • Jody Farrell / Lori Howell Nursing Award

    2025 Winner
    Abigail Wilpers, RN, PhD

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  • Jody Farrell / Lori Howell Nursing Award

    2024 Inaugural Winner
    Shukri Jumale, MSN, RN

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  • Lori J Howell Excellence in Fetal Nursing

    2025 Winner
    Katie Francis, MSN, PCNP

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  • Lori J Howell Excellence in Fetal Nursing

    2025 Winner
    Amy Powne, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC

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  • Scientific Grant / Research Award

    2025 Award
    Kara Hansen, MA, Behavioral Health Clinician

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  • Scientific Grant / Research Award

    2024 Award
    Theresa Goodsell, RN

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  • Scientific Grant / Research Award

    2024 Award
    Stephanie Eyerly-Webb, MSN, RN

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The FTNN Board

  • BARBARA EICHHORN, BSN, RNC-IAP

    PRESIDENT

    Barb is the Fetal Care Nurse Coordinator for the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Centers (FDTC) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Magee-Womens Hospital.

  • Sarah Smith RN, BSN, CLC

    PRESIDENT-ELECT

    Sarah is a Fetal Care Nurse Coordinator at the Fetal Care Center in St. Louis (Washington University St Louis, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital).

  • AMY POWNE MSN, RN, PCNS-BC

    PAST PRESIDENT

    Amy currently works as the Nurse Practice Manager at the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center (FCTC) in Sacramento, California.

  • KATIE FRANCIS, MSN, CPNP

    PRESIDENT EMERITUS

    Katie currently works as the Program Coordinator at the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute. After serving as president, Katie also served as the governance chair of the FTNN.

  • Megan Jenkins, MSN, RN, NE-BC

    TREASURER

    Megan Jenkins is the program manager of the Grant Scott Bonham Fetal Center at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Eryn Hughey, BSN, RN

    SECRETARY

    Eryn is the Nurse Manager of the Fetal Care Program at OHSU Doernbecher in Portland, Oregon. She has over 15 years of nursing experience.

  • ALLIE WAYNE MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

    EDUCATION CHAIR

    Allie currently works as a Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

  • Nicole Pedersen BSN, RN, SCNII, C-EFM

    MEMBERSHIP

    Nicole is a Fetal Therapy Coordinator at the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Fetal Care. She has over 20 years of nursing experience.

  • MICKEY JOHNSON, MHA, RN

    GOVERNANCE

    Mickey currently works as the Director of Fetal Services at The Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

  • Jen Anderson, RN

    PUBLIC RELATIONS

    Jen is a Fetal Nurse Coordinator for the Fetal Surgery Program at Mayo Clinic.

  • ABIGAIL WILPERS, PHD, WHNP-BC

    RESEARCH

    Dr. Abigail Wilpers is a nurse and health services researcher serving as an Assistant Professor at Penn Nursing.

  • Bonnie Zapolin, MS, RNC, WHNP-BC

    RESEARCH CO-CHAIR

    Bonnie is a certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She is currently a Nurse Practitioner at the Maternal Fetal Care Center at Boston Children’s Hospital.

  • Debra Watson-Smith, BSN, RN

    ADVOCACY CHAIR

    Debra is the Manager, Fetal Treatment Program and Research Coordinator for the Division of Pediatric Surgery and the Fetal Treatment Program of New England in Providence, RI. Debra has over 37 years of nursing experience, including 16 in fetal therapy.

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