Partner with Experts to Strengthen High-Risk OB Care 

The Challenge Hospitals Face


Hospitals across the country are grappling with a troubling reality: maternal mortality rates continue to rise, and the stakes for hospitals have never been higher.

The complexity of caring for high-risk and critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients creates significant challenges:

  • Rising maternal mortality rates demand swift, system-wide improvements to protect patients and staff.

  • Increasing medicolegal costs underscore the need for proactive risk reduction.

  • Staff turnover and burnout threaten stability and morale within OB units.

  • Clinicians are already working at full capacity, making it nearly impossible to carve out time to build the systems and processes needed for safer, more effective care.

That’s where we come in. 

Our expert team partners with hospitals to identify system-level gaps, remove barriers to progress, and implement evidence-based solutions. We provide the outside perspective and dedicated support that your clinicians simply don’t have time to build alone—so you can focus on delivering exceptional care to every patient.


 

Founded by leaders in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric nursing, and simulation training, Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics is committed to improving care for critically ill and high-risk pregnant women.


We provide education, consulting services, and a national platform for conversation around critical care in pregnant and postpartum patients.

Julie Arafeh, MSN, RN

Critical Care Obstetrics Nurse

Obstetric Simulation Expert

Simulation Director, Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics 

Stephanie Martin, DO, FACOG

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

Medical Director, Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics 

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN

Critical Care Obstetrics Nurse

Nursing Director, Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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Meet the Team
Meet the Team

Foundations in Critical Care Obstetrics 

Learn how maternal physiology and early warning signs impact outcomes—and how effective team communication enhances response in critical situations. 

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Advanced Concepts in Critical Care Obstetrics 

Deepen your expertise in disease-specific management, hemodynamics, and complex critical scenarios.

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Mastering Critical Care Obstetrics (Bundle) 

A complete education in high-risk and critical care obstetrics  combined at a savings.

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Partner with Us to Improve OB Care

Our team of experts provides tailored guidance to strengthen your systems, support your clinical staff, and mitigate medicolegal risks in high-risk obstetric care.