Pregnancy and childbirth following loss can be accompanied by profound fear, grief, and emotional vulnerability, even when an unborn baby is healthy, the pregnancy is progressing well, and clinical outcomes are reassuring. The anticipation of welcoming another child may bring renewed hope - while also intensifying grief, triggering traumatic memories, and heightening fears.

This PLIDA webinar highlights the essential role of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the unique needs of patients navigating pregnancy and birth after profound trauma and significant personal loss. Through a compelling case study, participants will explore the multifaceted, interconnected clinical, psychological, and personal dimensions of evidence-based, trauma-informed, whole-person care. The presentation will demonstrate how an individualized plan of care - grounded in safety, empathy, respect, and compassionate support - can empower patients, foster resilience and hope, enhance maternal well-being, and contribute to positive outcomes for mothers and babies. 

Sandra Uribe, BSN, RN has dedicated more than 40 years to caring for women with high-risk pregnancies at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of leadership and clinical roles, including staff nurse in the Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit, Nursing Clinical Manager, and Nursing Director for Women’s Services.

Sandra currently serves as the Maternal Fetal Medicine Nurse Navigator/Patient Care Coordinator, where she partners with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive care for high-risk obstetric patients from the time of referral through delivery, discharge, and follow-up. She is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care and developing innovative approaches that address the complex emotional and psychosocial needs of women and families experiencing high-risk pregnancies and perinatal loss.