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The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast
Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics
Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 116

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—making complex topics simple and easy to understand. Sometimes it’s just us, sometimes it’s guests, and sometimes it’s case reviews—always with the goal of helping you provide the best care. Thanks for listening!
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Interview with Hospitalist Courtney Martin
Season 3 · Episode 63
lundi 24 novembre 2025 • Duration 57:44
In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Dr. Courtney Martin discusses her role as an OB hospitalist and the evolving landscape of obstetric care. She emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in maternal safety, the impact of wellness bias on patient care, and the need for strong team dynamics in healthcare settings. Dr. Martin also addresses the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the necessity for hospitalists to advocate for standardized care while maintaining patient autonomy. The conversation highlights the critical role of OB hospitalists in improving outcomes for mothers and babies alike.
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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
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Using Deliberate Practice to Develop Team Skills
Season 3 · Episode 62
lundi 10 novembre 2025 • Duration 24:08
In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Julie Arafeh discusses the significance of deliberate practice and team skills in managing high-risk obstetric emergencies. She emphasizes the importance of simulation training to enhance team performance, communication, and role delegation, ultimately aiming to reduce preventable maternal mortality. The conversation explores how to effectively implement deliberate practice in obstetrics, the role of checklists, and the value of video analysis in improving team dynamics during simulations.
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Listener Q&A Part 4: ARDS and Cardiomyopathy
Season 3 · Episode 53
lundi 7 juillet 2025 • Duration 45:16
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Maternal Levels of Care
mercredi 15 avril 2020 • Duration 17:28
Suzanne McMurtry Baird DNP, RN discusses the Maternal Levels of Care. She will break down what they are and the potential impact on maternal outcomes.
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Clinical Issues in Critical Care Obstetrics
mercredi 8 avril 2020 • Duration 28:06
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.
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Oxygen Delivery Made Simple
mercredi 8 avril 2020 • Duration 10:34
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Listen as she describes oxygen delivery in a clear, easy to understand way. Understanding oxygen delivery is crucial when caring for any patient with respiratory 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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Listener Questions Part 3: AFE versus Pulmonary Embolus
Season 3 · Episode 52
lundi 9 juin 2025 • Duration 42:41
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Communication in Obstetric Emergencies
Season 3 · Episode 51
lundi 26 mai 2025 • Duration 34:43
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Role of Doula in High-Risk Pregnancies: Interview with HeHe Stewart
Season 3 · Episode 50
lundi 12 mai 2025 • Duration 51:05
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...
Listener Q and A: Hypertensive Disorders
Season 3 · Episode 49
lundi 28 avril 2025 • Duration 51:32
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:
Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB
YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast
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: ...









