July 2025 Issue
International Self-Care Day – July 24
Embracing self-care: Nurturing your mind, body, and soul: When your role in life centers around helping others, “self-care” probably sounds like the last thing you have time for. But this important practice actually serves as the backbone to a well-rounded life and helps you show up better for others and improve your confidence, productivity, and relationships. Nurture the wonderful person you are. Here are some fun ways to recharge:
Turn routines into rituals: Light a candle, play music, or use aromatherapy during skincare or bath time to make it feel luxurious.
Gamify your wellness: Use apps or trackers to reward yourself for hydration, sleep, or movement goals.
Move in a way you love: Dance around the house, try a new class, or walk somewhere beautiful — it all counts.
Plan a “me date”: Go to a movie, museum, or coffee shop solo and savor your own company.
Try creative outlets: Painting, journaling, gardening, or baking can be therapeutic and fun.
Connect socially: Self-care doesn’t have to be solo — host a mini spa night, book club, or walk-and-talk with friends.
The key is to choose what feels good to you and brings joy — that’s the heart of self-care.
Industry News & Resources
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New Guide Encourages Women to Take Control of their Journey to Motherhood
Perinatal and Maternal Research
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Education & Webinars
Industry Webinar Opportunities
The American Nurses Enterprise Summer Sale is here!
Journal MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing
Synova’s Advanced Nurse Leader Certification (ANLC)
AWHONN: Expert Insights with Lisa A. Miller
March of Dimes Professional Continuing Education
Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) Webinars
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Course Bundle: Mastering Critical Care Obstetrics
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OBIX Customer Webinars
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Preeclampsia: Current Controversies in Intrapartum Management
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Trade Shows & Events
Exciting things are happening at OBIX! We hope you’ll stop by our booth at an upcoming conference! View a complete list here.
Arizona Perinatal Trust Conference – August 14-15
Nebraska AWHONN – August 22
Georgia AWHONN – August 24
Kentucky AWHONN – August 27-28
2025 AWHONN Convention
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OBIX Highlights
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Ask the Experts
FAQs
Click here for this month’s FAQ video presented by Lisa A. Miller, C.N.M., J.D.
Podcasts
Podcasts are presented by the Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics team (Stephanie Martin, D.O.,
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, D.N.P., R.N., and Julie Arafeh, R.N.) Clickhere to view the list.
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