Have You Ever Been in This Situation?
-  You’re caring for a high-risk pregnant or postpartum patient, but you’re unsure whether you’re recognizing the early warning signs quickly enough.
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A critical OB emergency escalates rapidly, and you’re second-guessing your understanding of physiology, medications, and team response.
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You know there’s more to learn—both the basics and the advanced clinical strategies—but you’re not sure where to start or how to put it all together.
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You want to be the clinician who recognizes danger early, acts with confidence, and helps lead the team through even the most complex OB scenarios.Â
You’re not alone!Â
The Mastering Critical Care Obstetrics course combines the essential knowledge of the Foundations course with the in-depth clinical expertise of Advanced Concepts. You’ll build the confidence to not just respond, but lead in the care of your most vulnerable OB patients.
You'll Walk Away With:Â
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A complete understanding of maternal physiology and how it changes in critical illness
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The ability to recognize early warning signs and respond with precision
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Advanced clinical knowledge to manage high-acuity scenarios like sepsis, hemorrhage, and cardiac disease
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Confidence in using invasive monitoring, massive transfusion protocols, and complex medications
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Tools to lead and collaborate effectively with your team
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The confidence to step into any high-risk OB situation prepared and capable
This course gives you the clinical insight and practical tools you need to protect your patients and support your team -Â even in the most complex OB scenarios.
The Fastest Way to Build Confidence in High-Risk OBÂ Care
The Mastering Critical Care Obstetrics course is the most effective way to gain essential knowledge and enhance clinical judgment for managing high-risk and critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients.
Whether you’re at the bedside or leading a team, this course equips you with the insight and tools to act decisively when every second matters.
You Will Gain:Â
Clinical Clarity
Understand maternal physiology and recognize early warning signs before they escalate.
Improved Decision-Making
Know when and how to escalate care with confidence and precision.
Stronger Team Performance
Communicate more effectively and contribute to a safer, more prepared unit
 Perfect For:
Labor & Delivery, ED, and ICU Nurses
Certified Nurse-Midwives and Nurse Practitioners
OB/GYNs, MFMs, and OB Hospitalists
Allied Health Professionals caring for obstetric patients
Anesthesiologists and Critical Care Physicians
OBGyn Residents and MFM Fellows
Anyone managing high-acuity OB cases or leading OB emergency teams
If you’ve ever found yourself in a high-stakes OB situation and thought, “I need the tools and confidence to manage this…”, this course was designed to show you the way.
Inside the Foundations Course
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Why This Matters
Module 3: Why Pregnant Patients Are Different
Module 4: Maternal Early Warning Signs
Module 5: Is Your Patient Critically Ill?
Module 6: Preparing for Your Next OB Emergency
Module 7: What’s Next?
Inside the Advanced Concepts Course
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Principles of High-Risk Obstetrics and Critical Care
Module 3: Specific Disease Pathophysiology and Management
Module 4: Improving Team Performance
Module 5: What’s Next?
Downloadable Tools
Checklists and cognitive aids for clinical use
Real Case Scenarios
Practical skills you’ll use immediately
 CE/CME Credit
Earn 20 hours of CE/Category 1 CME credits. Accredited content to support your license and growth.
Why Learn With Us? Expertise and Teaching That Make an Impact
The Mastering Critical Care Obstetrics course isn’t just another online training—it’s a program built by nationally recognized experts with over 100 years of combined experience caring for high-risk and critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients.
Together, they’ve trained thousands of clinicians and developed protocols adopted nationwide.
What Makes Our Course Different:
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Built by frontline experts who’ve led teams through the most complex OB emergencies
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Real-world lessons, not textbook theory
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Designed for action, with practical tools you can use immediately
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Focused on high-risk OB care only—not diluted with general education
This is the only program of its kind designed specifically for OB teams facing high-acuity patients, because when it comes to maternal care, there’s no room for guesswork.
Stephanie Martin, DO, FACOG
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist nationally recognized for her expertise in managing critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients.
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN
Critical Care OB nurse and seasoned leader in maternal healthcare systems and high-risk obstetrics.
Julie Arafeh, MSN, RN
An internationally recognized expert in obstetric emergency training with extensive experience in improving team performance and clinical readiness.
What are People Saying?
James, OBGyn Hospitalist
"I love how complex topics are presented in an easy to understand way. I feel like I understand so much more about critical illness than I ever did."
Leslie, MFM Specialist
"I think this should be required education for all of our residents and fellows."
Kendra, Labor and Delivery RN
"Right after I completed the sepsis lesson, I had a patient with suspected sepsis in triage. I felt so confident in recognizing the abnormal vital signs and calling the OB to the bedside."
