Recognizing postpartum red flags can save a mother's life | Resources for Mom Village + Care Teams
Recognizing when something isn’t right and taking urgent action could save Mom’s life.
Did you know some health problems after giving birth are life-threatening and can happen up to a year after you have a baby?
Support new moms and make sure they get the care they need. Knowing the urgent maternal health warning signs and taking urgent action could save Mom’s life. Below is important postpartum health and recovery information in various formats, for parents to learn and feel supported and prepared for life after childbirth.
Reels: 90 seconds of urgent postpartum health information
When to Call 911
This video explains what to do if you're experiencing a medical emergency symptom. Go to emergency care or call 911 if you experience anything you hear in the video. Tell them you’re pregnant or gave birth.
When to Call a Provider
This video explains maternal health warnings signs where you need to urgently contact and connect with a health care team member and address with your provider.
(Spanish) - Cuando llamar 911
Urgente señales de advertencia maternas - Busca atención médica de emergencia o llama al 911 - Dígales si está usted embarazada o ya dio a luz.
(Spanish) - Cuando llamar a tu proveedor de salud
Urgente señales de advertencia maternas: Llama a tu proveedor de salud - y no esperes por las horas de oficina.
UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health team has created a training program for communities and family members to learn about urgent maternal health signs and symptoms and to take action when something isn’t right.
Maternal Warning Signs for Communities & Families: Quick training on health concerns and red flags
A quick overview of urgent maternal health signs & symptoms & action to take when something isn’t right.
Señales de Advertencia Curso para la Comunidad y Familias
Señales de Advertencia Curso para la Comunidad y Familias. Este Curso es Una descripción rápida de los signos y síntomas urgentes de salud materna y que hacer cuando algo.
The Show Your Love Today Initiative has created a quick overview of common health numbers you will likely hear during your wellness check-up. This booklet shares information about your heart health numbers, blood pressure, BMI, and more. Download "Know Your Numbers" - Be sure you know the optimal ranges and reasons for concern if your numbers get too high or low.
Another great resource to learn about your blood pressure numbers can be downloaded here. If you are able and have access to a blood pressure cuff, here a guide for taking your blood pressure at home and what to do afterwards.
What postpartum moms need to know
Based on the ACOG Guidelines, our clinic and birthing parent partners co-created a New Parent Health 1-pager. This 1-page written print-out was then turned into quick 'what to know' and 'what to expect' videos to learn about important postpartum recovery topics in 2-mins or less.
Postpartum Hormones
Understanding postpartum hormones with Dr. Stuebe, including why moms' mental health and hormones can feel 'out of whack' days/weeks after childbirth and what to do if mom isn't feeling well.
Pain Management
Nurse Nikki covers what to expect after childbirth, and information about managing pain. She includes information about what to watch out for, what is normal, how long it may take, and how you can help your body heal.
Your Breasts: Feeding, Pain, & Care
Nurse Nikki shares details about what is common with postpartum breast care, support, and information about feeding, pumping, pain, and support.
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