The bracelets are intended to alert all healthcare providers—regardless of department—that a patient has recently given birth. This visual cue can help clinicians quickly recognize and respond to serious postpartum complications such as hemorrhage, preeclampsia, infection, or blood clots, which may present subtly outside of obstetric care settings.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality globally, contributing to an estimated 70,000 deaths each year. The program supports better communication and quicker intervention when mothers seek care after delivery.
As part of the rollout, Mary Washington Healthcare conducted training for emergency, anesthesia, and other departments to ensure staff are prepared to identify postpartum warning signs. “By implementing this bracelet program and reinforcing education across our system, we aim to improve early recognition and response,” said Ann Weed, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services.
Source: Press release from Mary Washington Healthcare
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