Perinatal Potpourri

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

12/01/2025

Join us on Wednesday, December 3, for the SMFM Fellow Lecture, Reaffirming the Role of Maternal Vaccination Against Seasonal Respiratory Illness, presented by Dr. Neil S. Silverman. During this lecture, Dr. Silverman will guide learners through the significant health impact of vaccine-preventable respiratory illnesses on pregnant patients, newborns, and families; review the evidence supporting the safety of vaccines, including during pregnancy; and share insights into improving reimbursement for vaccine access in providers’ offices.

Register for the lecture https://education.smfm.org/products/mfm-fellow-lecture-reaffirming-the-role-of-maternal-vaccination-against-seasonal-respiratory-illness

12/01/2025

🤰✨ HOW TO HELP AVOID A BREECH BABY

• 🚶‍♀️ STAY ACTIVE — gentle walking helps baby settle head-down.
• 🪑 SIT WITH HIPS HIGHER THAN KNEES — avoid slouching on soft couches.
• 🧘‍♀️ PRACTICE GOOD POSTURE — lean-forward positions create more space.
• 🛌 SLEEP ON YOUR LEFT SIDE — supports optimal baby position.
• 🐱 TRY PELVIC TILTS — gentle exercises to open the pelvis.
• 💧 STAY HYDRATED — helps keep your body relaxed.
• 🩺 REGULAR CHECKUPS — your doctor can monitor baby’s position.

✨ Baby often turns on their own — stay calm and take care of yourself.

12/01/2025

In honor of our 4th anniversary, we invite you to join us in advancing our mission to uplift, connect, and support Black nurses across every stage of their professional journey.
Your donation helps us expand programs that promote mentorship, leadership development, and provide scholarships for nursing students who are shaping the future of healthcare.
Consider giving in honor of our 4 years of service:
💜 $40 – $10 for each year of impact
🖤 $80 – $20 for each year of growth
🤍 Or any amount that reflects your support and belief in our mission
Together, we can continue to pour into—and financially support—the next generation of nursing leaders. Give today. Grow tomorrow.
Contact us 📧↘️ blacknursecollaborative@gmail.com



12/01/2025

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that can strike during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum, often with life-threatening consequences if left undetected.

What PPCM Looks Like:
The signs can seem “normal” during pregnancy or postpartum, which is why so many women dismiss them or are told they’re just part of motherhood.

Some symptoms include:

•Shortness of breath that feels worse than pregnancy-related fatigue

•Swelling in the feet, legs, or face

•Rapid weight gain from fluid, not food

•Chest pain or pressure

•A racing or irregular heartbeat

•Feeling faint, weak, or unable to catch your breath when lying flat

• A chronic cough that does not go away

These are warning signs that the heart is struggling, and they should never be ignored.

Why Awareness Matters:
Because PPCM is rare, many families, and even some healthcare providers, may not immediately recognize it. Every hour of delayed diagnosis can lead to worsening heart damage, long-term disability, or even loss of life.

How It Affects a New Mom:
Imagine bringing life into the world, only to be told your own life is now at risk. PPCM forces a new mother to face something she never expected - that her heart is no longer functioning the way it should because she gave life.

It can feel:

•Terrifying, wondering if you’ll survive to raise your baby

•Confusing, trying to make sense of a diagnosis you’ve never heard of

•Lonely, because many people simply don’t understand what PPCM is

•Overwhelming, juggling newborn care while fighting for your own life

•Emotionally painful, feeling like your body “failed,” even though it didn’t

And yet, with the right awareness, timely diagnosis, and proper medical care, many women survive, heal, and rebuild their lives.

A Rare Condition That Should Never Go Unseen
No mother should suffer or lose her life simply because people didn’t know what PPCM was. These stories, and the women and families behind them, are exactly why raising awareness is not optional. It’s urgent. It’s necessary. And it can be the difference between life and loss.

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

PPCM Workshops: https://letstalkppcm.org/ppcm-workshops

The MAGAZINE: https://letstalkppcm.org/magazine

Support BNP Blood Testing: https://letstalkppcm.org/ppcm-screening

12/01/2025

Eclampsia is a very serious complication of preeclampsia characterized by one or more seizures during pregnancy or in the postpartum period (up to 6 weeks).

Preeclampsia means "before eclampsia". Eclamptic seizures are only one of the several potential complications of the disease. Eclamptic seizures usually occur as a later complication of severe preeclampsia, but may also arise without any prior signs of severe disease.

The main sign of eclampsia is seizures during pregnancy, but is often accompanied by high blood pressure readings. Report to your care provider if you experience symptoms of severe headache and visual changes like spots, floaters, or difficulty seeing during pregnancy or the postpartum period, as these may be indications of high blood pressure and changes to your central nervous system.

Learn more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/what-is-eclampsia

12/01/2025

We are diving deep into the topic of eating disorders during pregnancy. This blog offers insights, support, and expert advice for navigating this challenging experience. Whether you're expecting or supporting someone who is, this blog brings awareness, guidance, and resources to help manage and overcome these challenges. Visit our website to read more! #

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EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.

12/01/2025

Babies born in 2026 will be known as Generation Beta, the officially proposed name for the cohort following Generation Alpha.
This label continues the modern alphabetical generational system introduced by social researchers.
Generation Beta children are expected to grow up in a world defined by rapid advances in AI, digital learning, and sustainable technologies.
The name reflects both a fresh societal era and the evolving relationship between humans and technology.
As demographics shift, 2026 babies will be recognized as the first members of this new, future-focused generation.

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12/01/2025

As part of the Pregnancy Meeting Postgraduate Courses, join Drs. Vincenzo Berghella and Rupsa Boelig on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a focused, evidence-based review of indications and techniques for cervical cerclage. Learn from leading experts who have conducted and published multiple RCTs on cerclage, and gain insight into cervical length screening, progesterone, and other interventions for preterm birth prevention. Learn more here: https://smfm2026.eventscribe.net/SearchByBucket.asp?f=TrackName&bm=Postgraduate%20Courses&pfp=PGCourses2026

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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!