Unit 8: Prevention and Management of Peripartum Infection

This unit explains the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of peripartum infection, and how to identify and refer to a higher level of care for severe infection (sepsis).

By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

• Review and apply prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of peripartum infection.
• Identify and refer women to a higher level of care for severe infection (sepsis).

Total: 90 minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes)

• 10 minutes: Role Play and Group Discussion
• 20 minutes: Facilitator Presentation
• 60 minutes: Case Study and Small Group Work

Print, download, and gather materials

• Refer to the Facilitator’s Guide for the detailed session guide and list of materials needed for this unit
• Presentation
• Participant Workbook