Advanced Educational Sessions

Thursday, November 5, 2026



All times listed in Arizona MST

Fetal Heart Society 6th Annual Scientific Session



Session held in: Akimel Ballroom

7:30 - 7:35 a.m.

Welcome Introduction



8:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Collaborative Fetal Care: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Intervention, and Referrals


Sarah Smiley, MD

8:35 - 8:55 a.m.


Inside Fetal Intervention Nursing: Coordination, Care, and Family Support


Terra Lafranchi, NP-C

8:55 - 9:15 a.m.



Advancing Fetal Cardiac Intervention: Innovation and Outcomes


Wayne Tworetzky, MD

9:15 - 9:30 a.m.


Navigating the Patient Journey in Fetal Cardiology


Katelyn McMahan

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.


Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Fetal Cardiac Intervention: A Panel Discussion


Wayne Tworetzky, MD

Terra Lafranchi, NP-C

Katelyn McMahan

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

BREAK

10:30 - 10:50 a.m.


The Evolotion of the Fetal Cardiology Nurse Coordinator: Leadership, Advocacy, and Innovation


Nathalie Dutil, RN, BSN

10:50 - 11:10 a.m.


Bridging Generations: Fetal Care for Patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease


Tiffany HackettStuart, RN, MHA, BSN

11:10 - 11:30 a.m.


Maternal Mental Health in Fetal Care: Evidence, Impact, and Support Strategies


Shantel Hinnen, LCSW, PMH-C

11:30 - 11:50 a.m.


Reimagining Patient Education: Innovation, Branding, and Family Resources


Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

11:50 - 12:00 p.m.

Q&A and Discussion


Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.



LUNCH

1:00 - 1:20 p.m.

Building Family Support in Fetal Cardiology: Pathways, Resources, and Parent Connection


Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN

1:20 - 1:40 p.m.

Coordinating Care of the Fetus with D-TGA: Intervention, Strategies, and Clinical Insights


Joseph Graziano, MD

1:40 - 1:55 p.m.

Developmental Care for Newborns with Complex Cardiac Diagnoses the NEST/NTC approach


Noelle Hays, RN, BSN

1:55 -2:15 p.m.


Heart-Centered Support: Bereavement and Hospice Care in Fetal Care


Amanda Sahli, MCS, LAMFT

2:15 - 3:05 p.m.


Interactive Case Review: Chest Pain Presentations in Fetal Cardiology


Diane Spicer, PA (ASCP) CM

3:05 - 3:30 p.m.


BREAK

3:30 - 3:45 p.m.


Interactive Case Review: Chest Pain Presentations in Fetal Cardiology (Discussion and Results)


Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN,

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.


Collaborative Conversations in Fetal Cardiology: Panel & Round Table Discussion


Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN

Tiffany HacketStuart, RN, MHA, BSN

Nathalie Dutil, RN, BSN

Noelle Hays, RN,BSN

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.


The Heart of Coordination: The Lasting Impact of the Nurse Coordinator Role


Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN

4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Don't miss the opening reception!