Join us in Columbus, Ohio July 21–23, 2026
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She learned so much and she has recommended that our future medical team will attend this training for ultrasound.
She said it was comprehensive and LOVED the spiritual component to the training, which provides life-long networking.
Thank you so much for all you do!”
- LAUC Attendee, Fall 2025
While there are various ultrasound trainings available for nurses and sonographers who work within the pregnancy help movement, Heartbeat International has championed a new form of training that connects the technical needs and the spiritual needs for those working in pregnancy help. The training is held in two parts: First, students complete an online ultrasound training* through Heartbeat International’s Academy, which meets the Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) guidelines for didactic training, as well as completing 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans as a prerequisite** to prepare for the in-person training. Next, students come on-site to participate in an in-person scan lab experience with one-on-one instruction from educators who are also sonographers credentialed in RDMS (OB/GYN) and RNs who have multiple years of experience imaging in Pregnancy Help Clinics.
By combining the technical, practical, and spiritual elements into one pregnancy help medical training, trainees will work toward becoming equipped, qualified, and ready to scan within their center. Looking for training for other Pregnancy Help staff? Click here!
This Clinical will include:
- 50+ Scanning Drills
- Pregnant models of all gestations
- Unique L.O.V.E. Approach Method of imaging the preborn babies
- Competency scanning pathology typically encountered in Limited Obstetric Diagnostic Ultrasound
- First simulation training offered nationally in the Pregnancy Help movement
- Transvaginal instruction on simulation models
- Mastering skills by scanning a simulated ectopic pregnancy
- Image Reviews
- Spiritually focused instructional approach
- Case Studies
- How to introduce a mom to her baby for the very first time
- Skills Evaluations for those completing training
- Supportive team to reinforce your calling
*Heartbeat International will offer 20 Continuing Education Contact Hours for nurses for the didactic portion of training and 12 Continuing Education Contact Hours for nurses for the clinical portion of training. Heartbeat International is an approved provider through the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number 16061.
The focus of the clinical event is on repetition and volume, along with spiritual encouragement and reinforcement of techniques and knowledge gained from the didactic training. The ideal participant is someone who is self-motivated and confident and needs a high volume of scans for training. This event is fast-paced and filled with drills, techniques, and one-on-one instruction from educators who are also sonographers credentialed in RDMS (OB/GYN) and RNs who have multiple years of experience imaging in Pregnancy Help Clinics. Each participant receives a skill evaluation by our instructors; however, Heartbeat International does not certify or credential any medical professional. The final determination of when a nurse can scan in a clinic is made by individual Medical Directors.
Are you concerned about retaining nursing staff after investing in ultrasound training? We understand this may be a concern. That’s why we’ve gathered data from our LAUC training events to help put your mind at ease and show you the lasting impact of this investment:
- Post-event surveys show that 98% of those who attended LAUC continue to work in pregnancy help.
- After one year, 93% of attendees have continued in their clinic roles.
The L.O.V.E. Approach Ultrasound Clinical includes:
20 hours of didactic training
20 CEUs and
24 hours of clinical training
12 CEUs
for a total of 32 CEUs.
Pre-Training Preparation
- You must complete the didactic portion of Heartbeat's Online Ultrasound Training. You will not be permitted to scan without having met this requirement. You should be automatically enrolled in the didactic training within one business day and will receive an email to complete the training at www.HeartbeatAcademy.org. If the registered attendee has not received an email from Heartbeat International within 36 business hours of the registration, please let us know immediately.
- In order to get the most out of your time with us, you must complete 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans before arriving at the training site.
**Nurses attending the LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinical have found many ways to obtain the prerequisite of 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans. Here are a few ways to fulfill this requirement.
- Scan with another clinic. Here is a locator to find nearby pregnancy help organizations.
- Offer a scanning day to scan clients who have been scanned previously with a sonographer or a trained nurse.
- Scan some women who are not pregnant, such as coworkers or friends, to image female anatomy and become acquainted with the function of an ultrasound system.
- Contact a local OB office for possible assistance with training scans.
Registration Information
***Your registration includes your hotel accommodations.***
The training and lodging will take place at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center, an executive training facility located at 100 Green Meadows Drive, South, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
Your registration package includes:
- The LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinical, including prerequisite Online Ultrasound Didactic Training
- Three nights lodging, room and tax: Monday check-in, Thursday check-out at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
- Heartbeat will make your hotel room arrangements based on your registration. Please do not contact the hotel for lodging requests.
- Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for a double occupancy room.
- Meals:
- Continental Breakfast Tuesday–Thursday
- Lunch Tuesday–Thursday
- AM and PM Hot & Cold Beverage & Snack Breaks
- Optional Monday evening Dinner & Tour of Heartbeat International headquarters, 3.8 miles from The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Free parking
LAUC in Columbus, OH Pricing & Timetable
Register early to lock in the best rate! Price includes training, lodging, and meals.
| Tier | Affiliate | Non-Affiliate | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $2,450 Training and Accommodations |
$2,950 Training and Accommodations |
June 12, 2026 11:59 PM ET |
| Regular | $2,950 Training and Accommodations |
$3,350 Training and Accommodations |
June 25, 2026 11:59 PM ET |
We recommend that you wait to book airline reservations until your LAUC registration has been confirmed, as these trainings tend to fill up quickly.
Training Schedule
- Monday: Travel day. Check-in at the hotel is available starting at 3:00 p.m. Early check-in may be available if rooms are available.
- Tuesday-Thursday: Includes all-day sessions, typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Conference Exhibit Interest List
Conference Recordings Order Form
Select Workshop and Keynote sessions are being made available in digital video format with the ability to view, download, and claim LAS credit for individual sessions. Orders will be assigned to the email address provided. Please allow up to two weeks after conference concludes for your order to be processed. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the Heartbeat Annual Conference! By participating in one of the largest pregnancy help conferences in the world, you expand your reach to equip those on the frontlines of pregnancy help. It is because of our Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Marketing Partners that we can keep training costs low for those working directly with women so they can be as effective as possible within their ministries.
Before registering below, please be certain to review our Exhibitor Terms and Conditions as you will be asked to acknowledge them before submitting your form.
Reproductive Grief Care for Pregnancy Help Organizations
One in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage and one in four women in the US will have an abortion by the age of 45. Although these losses occur very differently, the grief experience is similar and affects men, women, family members and friends. The Institute of Reproductive Grief Care's course for healthcare professionals, clinics, pregnancy centers, universities and social service agencies, can bring hope and healing to hurting people who may be suffering alone.
Objectives/Desired Outcomes:
- Describe the grief experience after reproductive loss.
- Identify three compassionate care practices to facilitate grieving for those impacted by reproductive loss.
- Utilize new communication skills and healing resources.
About the Instructor(s):
The Institute of Reproductive Grief Care® is the global expert in reproductive grief care, offering education, research, expertise and support after pregnancy and reproductive loss. With the stated goal of encouraging the widespread adoption of a reproductive grief standard of care, they provide education and resources to healthcare professionals including hospitals, medical professionals, therapists, social workers and pregnancy centers, as well as community and faith leaders.
Next Session: July 16, 2026 (11 AM - 2 PM EDT)
Finding and Fostering Major Gifts
Finding and Fostering Major Gifts is a six-week crash course on how to raise major gifts from supporters in your database. In this course, you will learn how to set up a successful development shop, find supporters who are major givers and learn to grow those relationships to ask for major gifts. This class will have a weekly live session, as well as reading and homework assignments with the oversight of your instructor, Haley Limo. Each week you will come together in the live class to discuss your reading assignments, go over your homework assignments and learn important skills to grow your development shop. Through this class you will:
- Learn to set up a successful development shop
- Understand the basics of putting together an annual fundraising plan
- Find out who your major donors are
- Learn to grow relationships with your top prospects
- Be able to ask for a major gift (face to face!)
- Learn to write a successful proposal
- Work on putting together an effective thanking strategy
Training Requirements:
- Participate in live weekly Zoom sessions beginning June 8th, every Monday from 1-2 PM EST for six weeks.
- Have reliable access to a computer with an internet connection.
- Be able to devote 3-4 hours per week to the training.
- Be self-motivated and comfortable completing additional reading assignments, and activities on your own.
- Be able to obtain copies of How to Win Friends and Influence People and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (library copy is fine).
Your instructor for this live class is Heartbeat Academy Faculty member Haley Limo. Haley is the Founder and President of Least of These Philanthropy (LOT), a boutique fundraising consulting firm. With a background in major gifts development, Haley's desire is to help teach the art of relational fundraising to Christian nonprofits. As the former CEO of a medical pregnancy center, pregnancy help organizations hold a special place in her heart.
Next Session: June 8th - July 13th
Informational Websites for PHOs
Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications and Marketing of Heartbeat International, shares three valuable resources for Pregnancy Help Organizations (PHOs):
Pregnancy Center Truth – Pregnancycentertruth.com
A resource created to refute claims made against pregnancy centers “in an effort to ditch the rhetoric and stick to the facts..."
Pregnancy Help News – Pregnancyhelpnews.com
A website that reports on “current events, happenings, and milestones,” as well as inspirational stories within the pregnancy help community for PHOs around the world.
Pregnancy Help Podcast – Pregnancyhelppodcast.com
A collection of conversations and interviews with prominent pregnancy help experts around the world.
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Save Pregnancy Help Podcast as your favorite podcast.
Subscribe for Pregnancy Help News updates.
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Academy Learning Plan
Did you know that you can utilize a guided learning plan for free? As a Heartbeat Affiliate, this complimentary feature is included as part of the benefits of partnering with us. With Academy, you are in charge of your progress and training. Accessing a learning plan is easy!
Step 1. Log in to your Academy Dashboard.
Step 2. Select the button "Enroll in a Learning Plan."
Step 3. Make one or more selections and click, “Save Changes.”
It will automatically save your selections and populate your Dashboard page.
To return to your Dashboard, select “Dashboard” from the top left menu.
Step 4. There will be a new section titled, “Learning Plans” with your selection(s).
Click on a selection to be taken to a catalog of options about your role(s).
On this page, you can view all the available competencies we have about the role you selected. Select “Edit” to find the course linked to each competency. The progress bar towards the top will show you how many you’ve already received out of the number available.
In just four simple steps, you can begin a Learning Plan designed just for you. Whether you are in leadership, development, client care, or medical, we have training and resources for you.
TIP: Keep this page bookmarked for future staff and volunteers of your pregnancy help organization!
Sign me up to carry a flag in the Parade of Nations!
While we wish every affiliated individual could join us at the Conference, some of our friends and affiliates from outside the United States are not able to join us this year. Still, we want to celebrate those who are doing the great work of pregnancy help around the world. As is our tradition, we celebrate with a Parade of Nations at the Heartbeat International Annual Conference. Every country with a Heartbeat affiliate will be represented at this parade, and we need your help to carry a flag and represent a country.