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

Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC

Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC
Chair

Welcome to the Reproductive Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Member Section – a growing and dynamic community dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care across the reproductive lifespan.

Cardio-obstetrics represents one of the most rapidly evolving frontiers in cardiology, spanning clinical care, research, education, advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. This Member Section serves as a central hub for innovation, collaboration and impact, bringing together clinicians, scientists, educators and trainees committed to improving cardiovascular outcomes for all individuals impacted by reproductive health.

Our vision is to transform cardiovascular care across the reproductive continuum – from preconception through pregnancy and into long-term health – by addressing critical gaps in care delivery, training, research and policy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative community that elevates diverse perspectives, advances health equity and drives meaningful change across all care settings.

Through this Member Section, we aim to:

  • Advance clinical excellence and implementation of best practices in cardio-obstetrics.
  • Develop innovative educational and training opportunities, particularly for Fellows in Training and Early Career clinicians.
  • Promote collaborative, high-impact research across institutions and disciplines.
  • Lead advocacy efforts to improve access, equity and reproductive cardiovascular health outcomes.

Our mission is to equip members with the knowledge, tools and community needed to deliver exceptional, equitable cardiovascular care across all aspects of reproductive health, recognizing pregnancy as a critical window for lifelong cardiovascular health.

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.

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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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Announcements

Advancing Maternal Health For All

April 13, 2026

Announcements

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.

Education

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

April 7, 2026

Featured Webinar

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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