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OB SHOCK 2026

March 19-21, 2026

Houston, TX

Early Bird Rates through November 30

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Premium Admission

All Professions and Specialties Welcome!

$2300 $1900

3 Full Days of Postgraduate Coursework

Hands-On Workshop

POCUS OR SUD

23 Continuing Education Credits (ACCME)

High-Yield Workbook with Topic Summaries & Case Studies

Meals Included

Ticket to Welcome Reception

Conference Recordings

Workshops are first come, first serve

In-Training Admission

For residents, fellows, SRNAs and full-time students.

$1600 $1300

3 Full Days of Postgraduate Coursework

Hands-On Workshop

SUD ONLY

23 Continuing Education Credits (ACCME)

High-Yield Workbook with Topic Summaries & Case Studies

Meals Included

Ticket to Welcome Reception

Conference Recordings

Proof of in-training status required

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POCUS = Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop (FATE, Lung, FAST, Gastric, Airway, Neuraxial). Limited to 20 participants.

SUD = Management of Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum. Unlimited seats.

OB Shock 2026 Agenda

3 days of postgraduate coursework and workshops!

Download the Full Agenda (PDF)

Day 1

8am-4:30pm

1
Fluid Selection and pH Based Resuscitation
2
Updates in Labor Management (Advanced)
3
The Arrive Trial: 8 Years of Data
4
Panel #1: The Future of Elective Inductions
5
Obstetric Anesthesia: Challenges and L&D Best Practices
6
What's New in Obstetric Anesthesia?
7
Cesarean Delivery: Perioperative Best Practices
8
Cesarean Delivery: Surgical Best Practices
9
Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy: Challenges and Insights
10
Panel #2: MD in the Hot Seat: Concerning Trends in L&D
11
Welcome Reception!

Day 2

8am-6pm

1
Trauma in Pregnancy: Best Practices and New Therapies
2
Trauma in Pregnancy: Fetus as the 5th Vital Sign
3
Obstetric Hemorrhage: A Nuanced Approach to Better Outcomes
4
Viscoelastic Testing & Blood Product Selection
5
Obstetric Emergencies on L&D
6
Anesthetic Emergencies on L&D
7
Panel #3: MD in the Hot Seat: What Would you Do in This Emergency?
8
Research Update Round Table: What's Coming Down the Pike
9
Workshops Day 1 (POCUS or SUD)

Day 3

8am-6pm

1
Septic Shock in Pregnancy
2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Pearls and Pitfalls
3
Neurologic Emergencies for the Obstetric Provider
4
Neurologic Emergencies for the Anesthesia Provider
5
Cardiogenic Shock: The Left Ventricle
6
Cardiogenic Shock: The Right Ventricle
7
Panel #4: Heart Failure and...Complex Cases in the ICU
8
Crash Course on Maternal Cardiac Anomalies in Pregnancy
9
Panel#5: Cardio-Obstetrics: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
10
Workshops Day 2 (POCUS or SUD)

Submit an Abstract for our Scientific Session

Submissions may pertain to any aspect of obstetric care or obstetric anesthesia. Submissions related to critical care obstetrics and high risk obstetrics/MFM are encouraged! We invite you to submit:

A Medically Challenging Case
Original Research
A Quality Improvement Project

Please submit your Abstract here by 11:59 PM Central Time on November 30, 2025. Authors will be notified on a rolling basis within 2 weeks of submission!

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Discounts

In-Training

Full time students, residents and fellows are eligible for the In-Training price.

Attendees who purchase tickets at the in-training rate will be automatically enrolled in the Substance Use Disorder workshop. In-training tickets are not eligible for POCUS.

Proof of in-training status is required.

Group Rates

Groups > 5 are eligible for discounted registration based on the number of individuals.

5-10: 10% off

11+: 15% off

Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.

Click here or email safepartum@gmail.com if you have any questions about group rates.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Priority will be given to full time students and international attendees from LMICs.

Please fill out your application here. Applications will not be considered after Dec 1, 2025, and scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis, so make sure to apply early!

Meet the OB Shock Faculty!

Adithya Bhat, MD

Northwestern University

Obstetric Anesthesiology

Niraj Chavan, MD

St. Louis University

Maternal Fetal Medicine
Addiction Medicine

Chris Deng, MD

Baylor College of Medicine

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Critical Care Medicine

Karin Fox, MD

UT Medical Branch, Galveston

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Rishi Kumar, MD

University of Texas, Houston

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Critical Care Medicine

Ruthi Landau, MD

Columbia University Medical Center

Obstetric Anesthesiology

Vibha Mahendra, MD

Fountain Valley Regional/UC Irvine

Obstetric Anesthesiology

Luis Pacheco, MD

UT Medical Branch, Galveston

Maternal Fetal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Amir Shamshirsaz, MD

Baylor College of Medicine

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Critical Care Medicine

Emily Sharpe, MD

Mayo Clinic

Obstetric Anesthesiology

Marcela Smid, MD

University of Utah

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Addiction Medicine

David Stahl, MD

Stanford University

Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine

Christopher Stephens, MD

University of Texas, Houston

Trauma Anesthesiology

Anju Suhag, MD

NYU Langone

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Megan Whitham, MD

Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Kind Words From Past Conference Attendees

OB Shock Attendee, 2024

This conference was by far the best during my long career in academic medicine. Great lectures by passionate and clinically competent speakers; I also enjoyed the panels and subsequent discussions.

OB Shock Attendee, 2024

I enjoyed that the lectures were all relevant to everyday practice. The lecturers were amazing and from a variety of specialties. Please add a POCUS workshop for next time!

Addiction Medicine Attendee, 2024

“Grateful to each of the speakers for your time, dedication, and passion to filling a critical gap in the care of women. I took away invaluable information from each individual session that will help me to be a more compassionate, educated, and well-rounded provider and to better understand the nuances of treating SUD in the perinatal period. Thank you!”

OB Shock Attendee, 2024

This has been absolutely incredible. I have learned so much and each of you are a wealth of knowledge. Proud to know there are providers in the space dedicating so much time and passion to create change for this huge need. Thank you for allowing me to be here and learn from you.

Monthly

Travel Recommendations

Conference Venue

TMC3 Building

7255 Helix Park Ave, Houston, TX

77030

Parking available on-site

Houston Airports

1
Houston William P. Hobby Airport (12 mi)
2
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (23 mi)

Texas Medical Center Area Hotels

1
The Blossom Hotel (0.1 miles away from conference center)
2
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center (0.9 mi)
3
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center (1.2 mi)
4
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District (1.3 mi)
5
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Houston Medical Center (1.1 mi)

Fun Places to Explore in Houston!

1
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (2.5 mi)
2
McGovern Centennial Gardens (2.5 mi)
3
POST Houston: Downtown Houston's Hub for Food and Culture (6.0 mi)
4
Buffalo Bayou Park (6.7 mi)
5
The Galleria Shopping Mall (11 mi)

FAQ

Can I enroll in both workshops?

Unfortunately, not this time. In order to ensure everyone is able to participate in a workshop with minimal down time, we will be running POCUS and SUD concurrently. Both workshops have been meticulously planned to be high-yield, engaging, and fun!

What is your refund policy for purchased tickets?

Individual Ticket Cancellations:

Through January 31, 2026: Full refund, minus a $100 processing and administrative fee.

Feb 1-Feb 28: 50% refund of the original purchase price.

March 1-19: No refunds possible.

Group Purchases: We are happy to refund the entire group based on the above schedule, but cannot refund individual tickets that were purchased as a part of a group.

Is there a virtual option?

We are creating an educational experience that is tailored for in-person participation, but we understand that many of our attendees will want to revisit the information after the conference has concluded. Therefore, with purchase of a Premium Ticket, you will receive conference recordings for all sessions except for the workshops.

Will you be hosting OB Shock next year?

This is our third time hosting OB Shock. While we absolutely love hosting this in-person event, a number of practical factors will be considered before we are able to commit to making it an annual event. If you're thinking of attending, I wouldn't miss out on OB Shock 2026!

Are there any discounts available?

Yes. We have discounted prices for those in-training, as well as groups. We also have a number of need-based scholarships that you can apply for here!

Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis, and applications are due by December 1, 2025.

Do I qualify for the in-training pricing if I just graduated?

If you are a recent graduate (4-6 weeks from your graduation date at the time of the conference) and not yet working, you may use the in-training discount. Please remember you will be asked to provide proof of in-training status after purchase.

If you have specific questions, please email us at safepartum@gmail.com.

I am in training, but I want to attend POCUS. How can I enroll?

Due to a limited number of seats in the POCUS workshop, purchase of an In-Training ticket only guarantees enrollment in the SUD workshop. If a trainee wishes to attend the POCUS workshop, they are welcome to upgrade to a Premium Ticket!

Can I present a scientific poster or case report?

Yes! We are excited to be able to showcase original research and interesting case reports in our Exhibit Hall. Please submit your Abstract here. Authors will be notified on a rolling basis, within 2 weeks of submission. If you wish to take advantage of the early bird registration rate, please plan accordingly!

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025 (11:59pm Central Time)