Maternal Safety Marla Shauer, PhD(c), MSN, CNM; Amy Nichols, EdD, RN, CNS, CHSE, ANEF; Audrey Lyndon, RN, PhD, FAAN | January 31, 2024

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/maternal-safety Maternal Safety Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum year present a complex set of patient safety challenges. Numerous maternal safety initiatives aim to prevent errors and harm, while enhancing readiness to address maternal complications. This primer has been updated to reflect the current burden of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, the impact of emotional harm, inequities and racism on pregnancy and birth outcomes, and updated maternal safety bundles, toolkits and resources.