Enhance maternal & child nursing care

Managing clinical risk is one of healthcare’s toughest challenges. Adverse events affect both outcomes and staff confidence. HealthStream’s maternal, neonatal, and pediatric training delivers evidence-based education that strengthens teams and elevates care for mothers, infants, and children.

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Maternal, neonatal & pediatric care training solutions

Managing clinical risk is one of healthcare’s toughest challenges. Adverse events affect both outcomes and staff confidence. HealthStream’s maternal, neonatal, and pediatric training delivers evidence-based education that strengthens teams and elevates care for mothers, infants, and children.

Mother with glasses resting in a hospital bed holding her sleeping newborn wrapped in a blanket.

Comprehensive neonatal, maternal & pediatric nursing education

Managing clinical risk is one of healthcare’s toughest challenges. Adverse events affect both outcomes and staff confidence. HealthStream’s maternal, neonatal, and pediatric training delivers evidence-based education that strengthens teams and elevates care for mothers, infants, and children.

Mother with glasses resting in a hospital bed holding her sleeping newborn wrapped in a blanket.

Promote the Best Possible Outcome for Every Patient

Inspire Confidence of Maternal & Neonatal Staff

Cut Costs & Reduce OB Claims

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Maternal & Perinatal Care

Navigate maternal & perinatal risks with confidence

HealthStream’s maternal and perinatal education addresses key clinical risks, including postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, obstetric emergencies, and shoulder dystocia. Each program supports maternal morbidity reduction and drives perinatal quality improvement.

Neonatal Care

Solutions tailored to achieve excellence in neonatal care

Our neonatal education is designed for the unique demands of neonatal care. By reducing risk, we give clinicians the knowledge and skills to handle complex situations with confidence. Targeted training improves efficiency, coordination, and team communication.

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Pediatric Care

Pediatric nursing education, designed for real-world care

Our evidence-based, standardized education keeps pediatric clinicians current with content regularly reviewed and updated to reflect medical advances. Beyond traditional methods, it helps staff adapt quickly through application-focused simulations and interactive learning.

Frequently asked questions

HealthStream offers evidence-based maternal, neonatal, and pediatric training to equip healthcare teams with the knowledge and skills needed to improve care for mothers, infants, and children.

Who is HealthStream’s child and maternal care training designed for?

HealthStream’s child and maternal care training is designed for hospitals and healthcare organizations that support maternal, neonatal, and pediatric patients. It can help nurse leaders, clinical educators, maternal and neonatal staff, and other care teams strengthen competency, improve confidence, and support safer care delivery.

What topics are included in maternal, neonatal, and pediatric training?

Child and maternal care training improves patient safety by helping care teams build knowledge, reinforce best practices, and respond more confidently in routine and high-risk situations. Better-prepared staff can support more consistent care for mothers, newborns, and children across the continuum of care.

How can maternal and neonatal staff training help reduce risk and OB claims?

Maternal and neonatal staff training can help reduce risk by improving team readiness, supporting standardized education, and reinforcing safe clinical practices. For hospitals, stronger competency development may also support quality improvement efforts and help lower exposure to preventable obstetric safety events.

Does this training help strengthen clinical competency and staff confidence?

Yes, child and maternal care training is designed to help strengthen clinical competency and build staff confidence through focused, role-relevant education. For healthcare organizations, this can support workforce readiness, better decision-making, and more reliable patient care.

Does HealthStream offer education for high-risk obstetric and neonatal scenarios?

HealthStream’s child and maternal care solutions are built to support safer, more confident care for mothers and babies, including education that helps prepare teams for critical maternal and neonatal situations. Hospitals can use these learning solutions to strengthen readiness for higher-risk care environments.

Does this solution support interdisciplinary maternal and neonatal teams?

Yes, child and maternal care education is most effective when it supports interdisciplinary teams involved in caring for mothers, newborns, and children. A strong solution helps align learning across roles so teams can work more consistently and confidently in patient care settings.

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Blogs

Why Black Women Face the Highest Maternal Mortality Rate in America

The United States has been dealing with a significant maternal care crisis for decades. Despite medical advancements, the country continues to see a troubling number of women dying from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. However, this issue does not affect all demographics equally. The data paints a clear picture of racial disparities within healthcare. Black pregnant women experience significantly worse outcomes than their white counterparts, highlighting deep-rooted issues in how maternal care is delivered and accessed.

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Six Strategies for Quality Improvement in Maternal and Neonatal Care

National data on maternal death and injury make it clear that there is plenty of room for improvement. There are some tools and strategies that can help providers reduce risk and provide better outcomes for their patients.

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Improve Maternal Mortality Rates Using POEP

POEP is a comprehensive orientation and educational tool that can help providers reduce risk and provide better outcomes for mothers and babies.

Webinars

NALS: A New Era in Neonatal Care is Here

Experts from from HealthStream, the American Red Cross, and AWHONN will help you discover how the Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) program is not just changing neonatal care but revolutionizing it.

Empower your child & maternal care teams today

Take the next step toward a safer, more confident environment for mothers and babies. Explore our maternal, neonatal, and pediatric solutions to:

  • Reduce risk
  • Strengthen competency
  • Support healthier futures
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