NCC Celebrates Perinatal Nurses Week - October 10-16, 2026 September 23, 2026
During Perinatal Nurses Week, the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary dedication and profound impact of perinatal nurses across the nation. From the antepartum unit to the labor and delivery suite to the mother-baby floor, perinatal nurses are at the heart of one of life's most significant experiences, the journey of childbirth.
Perinatal nursing demands advanced clinical expertise, meticulous observation, and thoughtful decision-making at every turn. Caring for pregnant patients, these nurses assess high-risk conditions, monitor fetal well-being, and educate families to prepare them for the road ahead. In labor and delivery, they expertly interpret electronic fetal monitoring tracings, provide skilled labor support, perform rapid triage assessments, and serve as unwavering advocates for their patients during one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. In the postpartum period, they guide new families through recovery, support breastfeeding, and teach essential newborn care, ensuring a safe and confident transition to home.
Beyond their clinical roles, perinatal nurses serve as educators, advocates, and leaders who are shaping the future of perinatal care. They champion evidence-based practice, drive quality improvement initiatives, and give voice to the families they serve. In a healthcare landscape where maternal morbidity and mortality remain pressing concerns, perinatal nurses continue to inspire meaningful change through respectful, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
NCC certified perinatal nurses exemplify a commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning through specialty certification and continuing competency. NCC certification reflects a standard of care that elevates outcomes for patients, families, and the broader healthcare community.
Since its inception, NCC has certified more than 242,267 professionals in obstetric, neonatal, and women’s health care specialties. Each certification represents an individual professional who has made a commitment to specialty knowledge and to the patients, families, and communities they serve.
This Perinatal Nurses Week, NCC honors the thousands of perinatal nurses who deliver compassionate, high-quality care every day. We encourage all perinatal nurses to take a moment to reflect on the life-changing work they do and the immeasurable difference they make in the lives of the families they serve. Visit the official NCC YouTube Channel to view and share PSAs highlighting the importance of certified nurses. You can also show your certification pride with specialty sayings and products available through the NCC CafePress Store.