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CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
A dual study approach to POST-BIRTH Warning Signs (PBWS) education: Experiences and implementation
1
UConn, Associate Clinical Professor- UConn School of Nursing, Storrs, United States
2
Association of Women's Health- Obstetric- and Neonatal Nurses, Director of Collaborative Programs, Washington- D.C., United States
3
NYU Langone, Senior Director- Nursing- Women and Children’s Services, Long Island, United States
4
DaVita Kidney Care, National Nursing Director- Engagement and Pathways to Excellence, Denver, United States
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A745
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) developed the Post-Birth Warning Signs (PBWS) program through a multi-year initiative aimed at improving postpartum discharge education and recognition of warning signs.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Examine the impact of AWHONN’s POST-BIRTH Warning Signs education on maternal outcomes and the role of midwives in supporting early recognition of complications. 2. Explore patient-centered and provider-focused tools relevant to midwifery practice that improve the recognition and timely response to postpartum warning signs.
METHODS:
This presentation builds upon two interconnected studies exploring the AWHONN PBWS education. The first was a qualitative study exploring women's experiences (N = 41) of education about PBWS. The second study involved the integration of PBWS education in low resource settings (N = 23) with follow up focus groups. Thematic content analysis was used to identify meaningful patterns and themes across transcripts
RESULTS:
Postpartum patients who received a nurse-led review of the Save Your Life Handout felt informed, empowered, and able to recognize warning signs, while those without verbal review reported confusion and delays seeking care. These results informed updates to the handout, expanded education formats, and led to a mobile app. The second study explored nurse experiences implementing PBWS in low-resource settings, highlighting challenges and successes in interprofessional collaboration.
CONCLUSIONS:
Findings demonstrate that effective PBWS education improves patient knowledge and supports safer postpartum transitions. Successful implementation requires interprofessional collaboration, with midwives playing a critical role in delivering clear, consistent messaging that empowers patients to recognize complications and seek timely care.
KEY MESSAGE:
Midwives, as key providers of postpartum care, play an integral role in bridging gaps in the recognition of PBWS through enhanced communication and tailored education strategies to ensure early recognition and timely intervention. Poster session 3 (Group B)
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) developed the Post-Birth Warning Signs (PBWS) program through a multi-year initiative aimed at improving postpartum discharge education and recognition of warning signs.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Examine the impact of AWHONN’s POST-BIRTH Warning Signs education on maternal outcomes and the role of midwives in supporting early recognition of complications. 2. Explore patient-centered and provider-focused tools relevant to midwifery practice that improve the recognition and timely response to postpartum warning signs.
METHODS:
This presentation builds upon two interconnected studies exploring the AWHONN PBWS education. The first was a qualitative study exploring women's experiences (N = 41) of education about PBWS. The second study involved the integration of PBWS education in low resource settings (N = 23) with follow up focus groups. Thematic content analysis was used to identify meaningful patterns and themes across transcripts
RESULTS:
Postpartum patients who received a nurse-led review of the Save Your Life Handout felt informed, empowered, and able to recognize warning signs, while those without verbal review reported confusion and delays seeking care. These results informed updates to the handout, expanded education formats, and led to a mobile app. The second study explored nurse experiences implementing PBWS in low-resource settings, highlighting challenges and successes in interprofessional collaboration.
CONCLUSIONS:
Findings demonstrate that effective PBWS education improves patient knowledge and supports safer postpartum transitions. Successful implementation requires interprofessional collaboration, with midwives playing a critical role in delivering clear, consistent messaging that empowers patients to recognize complications and seek timely care.
KEY MESSAGE:
Midwives, as key providers of postpartum care, play an integral role in bridging gaps in the recognition of PBWS through enhanced communication and tailored education strategies to ensure early recognition and timely intervention. Poster session 3 (Group B)
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