Every mother deserves to feel supported after leaving the hospital, which is why AdventHealth is celebrating the launch of the Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative, focused on postpartum safety and care, at its regional birth centers.
In collaboration with AdventHealth’s Mother and Baby teams, the initiative equips every postpartum mother with an orange bracelet upon discharge from the hospital. The bracelet is intended to be worn for the first six weeks after delivery and will alert health care providers to potential complications or considerations for specialized care during the period when women are most susceptible to complications such as hypertensive crises, severe bleeding, infection or other obstetric-related concerns.
“The orange postpartum bracelet is a symbol of awareness and protection for mothers after childbirth and serves as a visual reminder that her health remains a top priority long after delivery,” said Raimonda Shelton, BSN, RN, chief nursing officer of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. “The weeks after childbirth are a critical and vulnerable time for mothers. This initiative reflects AdventHealth’s commitment to whole-person care—body, mind and spirit—ensuring every mother feels supported beyond birth.”
The bracelets have already proven valuable to other AdventHealth hospitals. Mothers wearing them have been quickly identified by EMS, emergency departments and community medical responders, ensuring timely, appropriate care.
“We’ve seen several patients arrive in our OB Emergency Department still wearing their bracelets,” added Lauren Evertt, director of nursing at The Baby Place at AdventHealth Gordon. “We’ve also had EMS transport postpartum patients directly to OB when needed. I’ve even seen moms wearing them out in the community—at baby showers, football games—you name it. It’s definitely working.”
Team members from AdventHealth’s regional birth centers and emergency departments, along with leaders from other birth centers and ERs in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, gathered in early March to learn about the program and prepare for its official launch at AdventHealth on April 1. Beyond its clinical importance, the bracelet empowers mothers to prioritize their health and seek help when something does not feel right. It is a simple yet powerful way to keep mothers safe, supported and seen during the crucial postpartum period.
“Not only are we empowering postpartum mothers to care for their health and wellbeing, we are empowering care teams to help postpartum mothers make the right care decisions at the right time,” said Shelton. “We are thrilled to be a part of this maternal wellbeing program that is quickly expanding across the country.”
To learn more, visit AdventHealthKC.com/BirthAlert.
