When a Mother Dies Pt.1

In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Suzanne Baird discuss the sensitive and critical topic of maternal mortality. They share a case study of a young mother with chronic hypertension, exploring the clinical challenges and management decisions that led to her tragic outcome. The conversation delves into the importance of communication, support for families, and the need for healthcare professionals to address maternal death openly. They also highlight the alarming statistics surrounding maternal mortality in the U.S. and share personal experiences that underscore the emotional toll on healthcare providers. The episode aims to foster a deeper understanding of maternal health issues and the importance of compassionate care in the face of loss.

The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

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