Perinatal Potpourri

Perinatal Potpourri We offer AWHONN EFM Courses, Self study programs, NCC Prep courses:online & onsite courses Www.perinatalpotpourri.com

12/24/2025

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Methods for the induction of labor: efficacy and safety - Double-balloon transcervical Foley catheter. The double-balloon transcervical Foley catheter is shown above with each balloon holding 80 mL of fluid. https://ow.ly/vEji50PclKq

12/24/2025

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is now the leading cause of maternal death in many parts of the world.

A recent Seminar summarises current knowledge of peripartum cardiomyopathy genetics, pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, medical management, and outcome. Access via the link in comments ⤵️

📊 Figure: Multiple hit model.

PSI has great free resources for your patients. Please share
12/24/2025

PSI has great free resources for your patients. Please share

No one should have to walk through loss and grief alone. We are proud to offer free, online peer support groups to help parents find connection, comfort, and understanding.

From early pregnancy loss to stillbirth, infant loss, parenting after loss, and more—there is a space for you 💙

🕊 Find support and learn more at https://loom.ly/3NQNbvg

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12/24/2025

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💻 Train Anywhere, Help Everywhere 💙

Maternal su***de is one of the leading causes of death in the first year after birth — and trained providers can change that.

With PSI’s Zoom Trainings, you’ll get:
✨ Flexible, live online sessions
✨ Evidence-based tools to recognize PMHDs
✨ Expert guidance from PSI trainers
✨ The same trusted curriculum as in-person

Your training could save a life.
🌍 Explore upcoming trainings: Postpartum.net/training

Sharing great information you don’t have to have a Master’s to get the certification and bill for service! Your welcome ...
12/24/2025

Sharing great information you don’t have to have a Master’s to get the certification and bill for service! Your welcome 💓

12/20/2025

Awhonn Intermediate 2026 who’s in? 1/15, 3/12, 4/22, 5/6 link in the comments!

12/20/2025

Awhonn Instructor Courses for 2026 who’s in? 1/16, 3/13, 4/23, 6/6 link in the comments !

12/20/2025

Awhonn Adv Online 2026 Sign up today link in the comments whose in? 1/8, 1/22, 2/3, 2/25,3/18,3/31,4/17 & 4/29

12/20/2025

🫀 Signs & Symptoms to Know

Your body has ways of letting you know when something isn’t right.

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) can show up during late pregnancy or in the months after birth. Symptoms can be subtle at first and are often mistaken for normal postpartum changes.

✨ Common signs include:
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling in the legs, feet, or abdomen
• Fatigue that feels different or worsens
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Trouble breathing when lying flat
• Sudden weight gain from fluid

💬 Heart sisters: if you experienced different or unusual symptoms that aren’t listed here, we invite you to share in the comments. Your experience may help someone else recognize the signs sooner.

We also want to gently remind our community: sometimes a BNP blood test alone does not tell the full story. BNP levels can be inaccurate or appear “normal” for some PPCM moms.

If symptoms persist or something doesn’t feel right, an echocardiogram can be lifesaving and is often needed to be sure.

Save • Share • Stay informed 🤍

Visit: https://letstalkppcm.org/share-your-story-1
to share your PPCM story and help raise awareness.

12/20/2025

This year, we launched our State Fact Sheets for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Save time and access your state's maternal mental health data and resources in minutes.

Access all of our State-Based Fact Sheets in one place: https://hubs.la/Q03X4PR80

12/20/2025

Interested in becoming an advanced practice midwife? Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives are educated in graduate-level midwifery programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). CNMs and CMs pass a national certification exam administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) to receive the professional designation of CNM (if they have an active RN at the time of the certification exam) or CM. CNMs are educated in two disciplines- nursing and midwifery, and may work as a nurse prior to becoming a midwife.

CNMs are legally recognized to practice in every state in the United States and in the District of Columbia. CMs are legally recognized to practice in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

12/20/2025

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Infusing Passion Into Nursing Through Perinatal Potpourri

LaShea has been a perinatal nurse for 24 years and in that time has developed a wide range of skills, abilities and knowledge to empower your healthcare team. Her delivery of new information is presented in a way that captivates her audiences and leaves them wanting further development and mentoring. This company was developed because of the large amount of unit based educators; I began to mentor after they had enrolled in one of my on-site courses. I found myself in my downtime being a teacher, an advisor, a role model, a coach and a motivator to many of my past attendees. So I have developed a mentorship program that gives unit based educators or a nurse champion a comprehensive program that will provide directional guidance as they learn and adapt to the many tasks and skills they are expected to obtain as a new educator or similar role.

Our values: Perinatal Potpourri’s vision is just as the Holy Scriptures state “faith without works is dead” “ideas and thoughts without action are worthless” Helen Keller. So we value ourselves on not providing our mentees with just the knowledge of the best evidence to guide clinical practice but effective strategies to translate that into clinical practice. This program benefits the entire organization because ultimately EBP provides improvement in the quality of care and improves patient outcomes/satisfaction while decreasing healthcare costs, morbidities and mortalities.

Finally, we value providing tools to continue to invigorate and motivate bedside nurses through the programs competency and professional resources. This will ultimately keep their lights shining bright and maintain their zeal for direct patient care. Sign-up today for AWHONN Advanced EFM Course, AWHONN Instructor Trainer Course, Virtual InPatient OB Review Course, Virtual EFM Review Course, Virtual Maternal-Newborn Review Course or On-Site Courses as well!