Managing Maternal Sepsis During and Following Pregnancy

Learn how to recognise, assess, and manage maternal sepsis and septic shock during pregnancy and the postpartum period in line with current national guidelines – including risk identification, early detection, timely treatment, escalation, and special considerations for mother and baby.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation, leading to organ dysfunction. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to improving patient outcomes. Sepsis progresses rapidly and can lead to septic shock, organ failure, and death if not treated promptly. Studies show that each hour of delay in treatment increases mortality risk. Early detection allows for timely intervention, reducing complications and improving survival rates.

The Managing Maternal Sepsis During and Following Pregnancy programme offers an up-to-date review of key guidance on the recognition and management of maternal sepsis and septic shock in the pregnancy and postpartum period. The two modules cover maternal sepsis caused by bacterial infection, as well as sepsis due to viral influenza with or without secondary bacterial infection.

What does this course cover?

• Identifying who is at risk of maternal sepsis and septic shock, including measures to reduce this risk where possible.
• Recognising sepsis early in pregnancy and the postpartum period in community and hospital environments, including the use of an Early Warning System modified for obstetrics
• Understanding and initiating management steps early in a hospital setting
• Recognising triggers for escalating to seniors and involving other specialties, such as critical care/ITU and microbiology
• Identifying any other special considerations in the management of maternal sepsis such as when to consider the birth of a baby in maternal sepsis and the neonatal management of babies born to mothers with maternal sepsis

Written by the UK’s Top Clinical Specialists

This online training was developed by the team at NHS England in line with the most recent update to NICE guidance.

This ensures this course meets the real-world training needs of those  involved in the care of the woman during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period and offers a world-class online learning experience.

Made to Fit Your Busy Life

The engaging, interactive content, that’s delivered online, means you can study at home, in work or even on the move.

Plus, once you’ve bought an annual licence you can dip in and out, when needed, as frequently as you need. Making this the perfect course to enhance your knowledge and skills even when you have a busy life.