Mind the Gap: Acute Neurologic Care in the Postpartum Window

December 15, 2025

The timely diagnosis of postpartum neurological issues is often delayed due to missed symptoms, diagnostic complexity, and systemic barriers to specialized care. A national survey shows significant gaps in neurology training regarding women's neurological health, particularly during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. For providers managing acute neurological emergencies, early recognition and multidisciplinary care are crucial for better outcomes. This presentation reviews common postpartum neurological conditions, highlights the importance of early neuroimaging, and discusses guidelines for rapid intervention and maternal stabilization.

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to;

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of the most common neurologic emergencies in the postpartum window.
  • Describe the best imaging modality based on clinical presentation, urgency, and risk-benefit assessment.
  • Summarize current protocols and clinical guidelines for rapid intervention and maternal stabilization in postpartum neurologic emergencies.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Course opens: 
10/24/2025
Course expires: 
12/14/2026
Event starts: 
12/15/2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/15/2025 - 1:00pm EST
Rating: 
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Speaker(s)

Keerthana Akkineni, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Robert Fishman, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-Telestroke

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Muhammad Saeed, Bcom

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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