Presentation Information

Helen Hurst

Beyond the Bleed: Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention, Recognition & Response

  • Speaker: Helen Hurst , DNP, RNC-OB, APRN-CNM
  • Presentation Type:
  • Duration: 60 Mins
  • Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU
Abstract:

Postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. This session explores current prevalence data, key risk factors, and early warning signs, while examining the benefits of quantified blood loss (QBL) over estimated blood loss (EBL) for timely recognition. Evidence-based management strategies for the third stage of labor will be reviewed, along with the critical role of nurses in prevention, rapid response, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes.