Join North Carolina Perinatal Association
We are a diverse group of people united in the desire to improve outcomes for mothers and babies in North Carolina, and we invite you to join us!
Why Join?
The North Carolina Perinatal Association is dynamic and energized for wellness and health promotion for women, infants, and families in North Carolina!
Can you imagine what it looks like when like-minded people join forces to learn and grow together as professionals and consumers interested in perinatal issues? Then you will want to join us!
Whether you see the perinatal world through the lens of the health department, a doctor’s office, or a hospital setting, you will find our organization well-rounded to meet your learning and advocacy needs.
The NCPA provides an opportunity to network with other community organizations and resource people who contribute to perinatal care in North Carolina.
Areas of Focus
Perinatal Education
The Association supports efforts to advance knowledge and evidence-based healthcare practices of professionals in North Carolina.
Perinatal Advocacy
NCPA networks with other organizations to publicize current NC and national perinatal legislative and health policies for members to engage and influence their elected representatives.
Recognition
“Baby Bootie” awards are presented bi-annually to businesses, individuals, and teams who have furthered the state’s goal of improving perinatal health.
Networking
Networking opportunities are available at the annual conference and in online, members-only forums.
Student Membership
Student membership allows you to network with other interdisciplinary undergrads across the state interested in maternal and neonatal health.
Member Experience …
Benefits of Membership
- Reduced fee for NC/SC Perinatal Partnership Conference annually
- Access to webinars & other continuing education activities available to NCPA members only
- Free contact hours/CEUs for participating in webinars
- Notification of employment listings throughout the state
- Access to the Members Only page on the website
- Free 1-year membership by recruiting 3 new members
Facts about Membership
- Formed in 1985, members have faithfully joined together to educate, recognize, and promote good healthcare practices for positive perinatal outcomes in North Carolina.
- The multidisciplinary membership of physicians, nurses, social workers, childbirth educators, et al, along with the teamwork between neonatal and perinatal professionals, makes the association unique among organizations.
- NCPA members receive a discounted rate to attend the annual conference.
- NCPA members will receive advocacy alerts about key legislative issues that need the voice of neonatal and perinatal providers across NC.
- NCPA display signs are available to display at workshops, health fairs, and conferences to promote exposure of the Association and increase membership.
Members of NCPA are invited to help with our membership table at the annual conference or borrow the display to represent NCPA at one of your local events or educational conferences.
Membership Recruitment Campaign
When you recruit three new members, your next annual renewal fee of $35.00 is waived.
All you need to do is have the new member enter to write in the“recruited by (name of current NCPA member)” when creating their website profile or the printed membership form. This will allow the Membership Committee to track your efforts and waive your next renewal membership fees.
For new members joining through Paypal, there is a “Referred by” section to indicate who referred you for membership.
Retiree Members Experience …
Benefits of Membership
- Reduced fee for NC/SC Perinatal Partnership Conference annually
- Notification of mentorship opportunities throughout the state
- Access to the Members Only page on the website
- Free 1-year membership by recruiting 3 new members
Membership Recruitment Campaign
When you recruit three new members, your next annual renewal fee of $35.00 is waived.
All you need to do is have the new member enter to write in the“recruited by (name of current NCPA member)” when creating their website profile or the printed membership form. This will allow the Membership Committee to track your efforts and waive your next renewal membership fees.
For new members joining through Paypal, there is a “Referred by” section to indicate who referred you for membership.
Student Members Experience …
Benefits of Membership
- Networking with other interdisciplinary undergrads across the state interested in maternal and neonatal health.
- Specialty content available in the Members Only area for students.
- Reduced fee for NC/SC Perinatal Partnership Conference annually
- Access to webinars & other continuing education activities available to NCPA members only
- Notification of employment listings throughout the state
- Access to the Members Only page on the website
- Free 1-year membership by recruiting 3 new members
Membership Recruitment Campaign
When you recruit three new members, your next annual renewal fee of $35.00 is waived.
All you need to do is have the new member enter to write in the“recruited by (name of current NCPA member)” when creating their website profile or the printed membership form. This will allow the Membership Committee to track your efforts and waive your next renewal membership fees.
For new members joining through Paypal, there is a “Referred by” section to indicate who referred you for membership.