Missed Maternal Red Flags: Critical Postpartum Emergencies in the First Year
Mon Jan 26 2026
Missed Maternal Red Flags: Critical Postpartum Emergencies in the First Year
SUMMARY:
The postpartum year is one of the most vulnerable periods in maternal health, yet many life-threatening complications emerge only after the patient has left the hospital. This episode explores the subtle and overt red flags of postpartum emergencies including delayed preeclampsia, cardiomyopathy, venous thromboembolism, infection, and mental health crises. Listeners will learn how nurses can strengthen assessment skills, reinforce effective discharge education, and support patients who may not recognize when their symptoms require urgent care. The discussion highlights practical approaches for improving safety, communication, and continuity of care during the first year after birth.
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Missed Maternal Red Flags: Critical Postpartum Emergencies in the First Year SUMMARY: The postpartum year is one of the most vulnerable periods in maternal health, yet many life-threatening complications emerge only after the patient has left the hospital. This episode explores the subtle and overt red flags of postpartum emergencies including delayed preeclampsia, cardiomyopathy, venous thromboembolism, infection, and mental health crises. Listeners will learn how nurses can strengthen assessment skills, reinforce effective discharge education, and support patients who may not recognize when their symptoms require urgent care. The discussion highlights practical approaches for improving safety, communication, and continuity of care during the first year after birth. --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Missed Maternal Red Flags: Critical Postpartum Emergencies in the First Year