How to Avoid Sepsis in Pregnancy

Jeanese Ex, RN, BSN | Altruistic Nurse Writer

Published on: 03/10/2026

Not every case of maternal sepsis can be prevented, but risk can be reduced. Learn how OB nurses lower sepsis risk in pregnancy through infection prevention, prenatal screening, early treatment, reassessment, and patient education.

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What Are the Recommended Nursing Protocols for Sepsis Care?

Jeanese Ex, RN, BSN | Altruistic Nurse Writer

Published on: 25/09/2026

There’s no single universal sepsis nursing protocol, but evidence-based maternal sepsis care follows clear steps. Learn how OB nurses escalate, support cultures, antibiotics, fluids, and source control, and reassess response.

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Does Your Body Ever Fully Recover From Sepsis? 5 Key Things OB Nurses Need to Know

Jeanese Ex, RN, BSN | Altruistic Nurse Writer

Published on: 19/09/2026

Surviving maternal sepsis doesn’t mean recovery is complete. Learn what OB nurses should know about post-sepsis effects, overlap with postpartum recovery, rehabilitation, and discharge planning that prepares patients for what comes next.

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How Are Postpartum Infections Diagnosed?

Jeanese Ex, RN, BSN | Altruistic Nurse Writer

Published on: 12/09/2026

No single test diagnoses postpartum infection. Learn how history, physical exam, labs, cultures, and imaging work together to identify endometritis, urinary, and wound infections, and when infection becomes maternal sepsis.

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