STROKE: MATERNAL, FETAL, NEONATAL STROKE DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD

Course overview

Stroke is a rare but potentially devastating occurrence in children and in women of childbearing age; however, pregnant women and women who have recently given birth are at increased risk for stroke, which can have serious consequences for both the mother and the fetus/neonate. Most strokes that occur in pregnant and recently postpartum women or in neonates are ischemic. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of maternal, fetal, and neonatal stroke during the perinatal period, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.