Webinar: Maternal Sepsis: Recognition, Rapid Response, and Recovery
May 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
Description:
Maternal sepsis remains a leading and preventable cause of severe morbidity and mortality, yet early warning signs are often missed during the most vulnerable moments of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. This special Maternal Sepsis Week webinar brings together clinical insights and real-world scenarios to illuminate how delays in recognition, escalation, and treatment contribute to rapid deterioration in maternal patients. Dr. Bauer will walk through evidence-based approaches to timely intervention, including practical strategies for initiating treatment bundles and coordinating multidisciplinary response. The webinar also highlights what happens after the acute crisis, outlining key components of follow-up care that support physical healing, mental health, and long-term recovery for survivors. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to strengthen maternal safety practices across settings and reduce preventable harm during the perinatal period.
Speaker:
Melissa Bauer, DO
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Population Health Sciences
Duke University Medical Center
