The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast

By Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

Your trusted resource for everything to do with high-risk and critical care obstetrics. Our experienced, interprofessional team shares insights from years of practice, simulation, and team training

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How many episodes does The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.

The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast episodes:

July 21, 2025Acute Anxiety in Obstetrics
In this episode Stephanie and Suzanne discuss acute onset of anxiety in an OB patient. They will also talk about possible pathology of anxiety and the possibility as a warning sign of compromise.
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
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26min
July 07, 2025 Listener Q&A Part 4: ARDS and Cardiomyopathy
In this episode, Julie, Suzanne, and Stephanie answer the listeners' questions regarding acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and Cardiomyopathy. These 2 diagnoses can appear with similar symptoms.
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
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46min
June 09, 2025 Listener Questions Part 3: AFE versus Pulmonary Embolus
In this episode, Julie, Stephanie, and Suzanne answer the listeners question of how to differentiate between signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of an AFE v. a PE
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
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43min
May 26, 2025 Communication in Obstetric Emergencies
Julie Arafeh and Dr. Stephanie Martin discuss 3 commonly encountered issues with communication during obstetric emergencies.

The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
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35min
May 12, 2025 Role of Doula in High-Risk Pregnancies: Interview with HeHe Stewart
In this episode Stephanie talks with HeHe Stewart, a Birth Doula aiming to help women avoid birth trauma & prepare for a confident and informed hospital birth. She has her own podcast The Birth Lounge and an active social media presence educating women about all things birth related. We talk about what it takes to become a Doula and the role a Doula can play in high-risk or critical illness situation. She explains challenges she has faced while interacting with the medical team and how she handles them.

Find her here:
Childbirth Education: https://www.thebirthlounge.com
Doula Services: https://www.tranquilitybyhehe.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
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52min
April 28, 2025 Listener Q and A: Hypertensive Disorders
Julie, Stephanie and Suzanne address listener questions posted about hypertensive disorders. We address questions about treatment of refractory severe hypertension, medication protocols, use of magnesium and delivery timing questions.
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
...more
52min
April 14, 2025 Listener Q and A: Obstetric Hemorrhage
Julie, Stephanie and Suzanne address listener questions posted about obstetric hemorrhage. We talk about transfusion thresholds, vital signs in hemorrhage, QBL, postpartum monitoring and many other aspects of hemorrhage management and recognition.
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
...more
45min
March 31, 2025 Debrief: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or Preeclampsia with Severe Features
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
...more
43min
March 03, 2025 Diagnostic Dilemma: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or Preeclampsia with Severe Features

https://professional.heart.org/en/education/role-of-cardiovascular-health-in-maternal-health/#preeclampsia
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
...more
33min
March 03, 2025 Obstetrics Scope of Service
In this episode, Julie Arafeh and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss scope of services for obstetrics. A scope of services outlines the patients you will care for and those who would be transferred or transported to a higher level of care. This information also drives your training and education programs.
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.

Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.

Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.

Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
...more
41min

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How many episodes does The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.

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