Welcome to ACC's Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section!

Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC

Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC
Chair

We are so excited to announce the College has created the new Reproductive Health and Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section. Cardio-Obstetrics is a tremendous area of burgeoning growth in cardiology as it relates to clinical care, research, advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Through this Section, we hope to transform cardiovascular care and health in women worldwide and provide a grounding point for those with such shared interests in this field.

The creation of this Section addresses the needs and gaps in care in all domains including clinical care, education, training/mentorship, research, engagement and public policy.

The Mission of this Section is to provide members with knowledge in a structured and organized approach on the cardiovascular care of patients surrounding all aspects of pregnancy and reproductive health; create actionable and accessible knowledge for members of the College; enhance the training of FITs by encouraging incorporation of these topics into their didactic curriculum; and lead advocacy efforts to improve care and accessibility to care for our patients. This Mission aligns with our goal to advance the value and equity of cardiovascular care for patients' health during and around pregnancy and across the reproductive years.

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Through the ACC Cardio-Obstetrics Work Group, we worked to improve maternal outcomes through education, including producing a webinar and journal club series, as well as holding the first-ever dedicated ACC Cardio-Obstetrics CME webinar in November 2022. We also worked in close collaboration with ACC Advocacy to promote legislation related to maternal health and published data garnered through an ACC membership survey identifying knowledge gaps in cardio-obstetrics.

In transitioning to an ACC Section, we aim to expand these efforts into working and collaborating with a broader group within ACC to include cardiologists with diverse backgrounds, cardiovascular team members and those outside of ACC including obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, primary care, anesthesiology and many others.

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Join the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section — Today!

The Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

Already a member of the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Section? Click here to unlock the member exclusive section experience.

As our membership grows, so does the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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Advancing Maternal Health For All

April 13, 2026

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The ACC is committed to ensuring all patients, including those who are pregnant or postpartum, have access to high-quality cardiovascular care. In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, the College celebrates a recent maternal health victory – the passage of the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act – while acknowledging the work that remains to eliminate disparities in outcomes, particularly by race. ACC Advocacy is working to advance several bills to improve maternal health nationwide, including the Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act and the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. Learn more about ACC Advocacy efforts and access CardioSmart patient resources about heart health during and after pregnancy.

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ACC Webinar: Balancing Risk and Rhythm: Cardiac Medications in Pregnant and Lactating Patients

April 7, 2026

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Join ACC’s Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section and ACC’s Cardiovascular Team Member Section on Tuesday, April 28 at 5 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing practical approaches to safely prescribing and managing cardiovascular medications for pregnant and lactating patients. Experts will highlight resources for evaluating medication safety during pregnancy and lactation, discuss cases of resistant hypertension, arrhythmia and heart failure, and more. Learn more and register.

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