The Pregnancy Meeting is the centerpiece of SMFM’s work. It features postgraduate courses and workshops, luncheon roundtables, scientific forums, oral and poster presentations, industry learning, exhibits, and more.
The meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest research and advancements in obstetrics and an invaluable opportunity to learn from leaders in the field while making new connections.
If you are committed to improving maternal health outcomes, the Pregnancy Meeting is for you!
Call for Proposals - Opening Soon!
Showcase the latest research and innovations by submitting a proposal for the 2026 SMFM Pregnancy Meeting™.
Proposal submissions are welcome in the following presentation formats:
- Postgraduate Courses
- Special Interest Groups
- Scientific Forums in the following areas:
| Cardio Obstetrics | Critical Care | Diabetes | Genetics | Healthcare Disparities and Health Equity |
| Labor and Delivery | Maternal-Fetal Surgery | Perinatal Mental Health | Placenta Accreta Spectrum | Ultrasound |
New! SMFM Thrive Proposals Now Open
Share your insights on what it means to truly thrive in maternal-fetal medicine. We’re seeking 10 to 20-minute proposals that explore the full spectrum of success and well-being—whether it’s advancing personal and professional growth, supporting mental and physical health, or creating inclusive, resilient workplace cultures.
Help inspire and uplift your colleagues by submitting an SMFM Thrive proposal.
Proposal Submission Site Opening Soon
Call for General Abstract Reviewers
SMFM members are invited to apply to be General Abstract Reviewers for the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting.Volunteering your time and expertise in this peer review process helps ensure that all abstracts accepted for presentation at the meeting are original works of broad clinical interest to our members and guests.
Please note that you must be an active member of the Society to participate as a General Abstract Reviewer - Renew your membership today!
The deadline to submit your application is Monday, May 5, 5:00 PM ET.
Apply to be a General Abstract Reviewer
Abstracts Opening Spring 2025!
The call for abstracts for the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting is expected to open in late spring 2025. The meeting provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, and obstetrics experts to share their latest findings and innovations.We invite you to submit abstracts on topics related to pregnancy, including but not limited to:
- Maternal health
- Fetal development
- Pregnancy complications
- Prenatal care
- Reproductive health
Submit an abstract for an opportunity to present your science in front of 3,000+ professionals from around the world and have your work published in the PREGNANCY supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
The general abstract submission deadline is 9pm ET on Monday, August 4. The submission site will open in late May. Late-breaking abstract submissions will be accepted in October 2025.
Yes, non-members can submit an abstract.
Yes, we accept industry-supported abstracts. Upon submission, all financial interests, commercial or federally funded research, must be disclosed.
No, the content of your abstract will not be submitted or presented at an international, national, or district meeting, and no paper arising from it will be published either in print or electronic format prior to the end of the Pregnancy Meeting. If you intend to submit your work for publication, you must be certain that the publication date will be after the last day of the meeting. If you cannot guarantee this, please do not submit the abstract.
No, we don’t accept panel presentations.
Abstracts are reviewed by a blinded peer-review group. Each abstract is reviewed by a minimum of four experts. Four senior reviewers also review oral abstract presentations. The scores and recommendations are then reviewed and confirmed by the Program Committee.
No. Accepted presenters are expected to pay the full registration fee for the Pregnancy Meeting and attend the meeting in person.
No. Abstracts can be edited before the submission deadline, but they cannot be edited after. Please ensure your title, authors, institution, and abstract text are accurate before submitting.
Should this abstract be accepted for presentation, you agree to publication and hereby assign its copyright to SMFM. The abstract will be published in the abstract supplement. The publication of the full paper is not guaranteed and would require your submission of a completed paper for full peer review evaluation before acceptance. Additional information regarding the manuscript submission step will be provided later.
Late-breaking submissions will be accepted from October 6 - November 10, 2025.