Safer OR Assignments for Pregnant Anesthesia Providers

Suggestions Supported by Research

Download Recommendations (PDF)

Anyone may download a copy

Let's build a culture of safety for our anesthesia providers with evidenced based recommendations to reduce the risks of infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and major pregnancy complications among anesthesia providers.

Here are Amy Pelkey's notes (PDF) from her presentation that she is putting together.

Amy welcomes additional feedback, research articles, and suggestions via email (amy@pausetoremember.org).

Upcoming Conferences where
Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 is presenting about
pregnancy & infant loss among healthcare providers

PANA Spring Symposium
May 2-5, 2024

Join Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 in Hershey, PA for the PANA Spring Symposium.  She will be presenting on the following:

  • Friday, May 3rd @ 9:00am
  • Hidden Scars Uncovered: Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss in Anesthesia
  • Amy will be sharing research about the incidence of infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and major pregnancy complications in anesthesia providers. In addition, she will provide insights aimed at enhancing the safety culture and introduce mindfulness practices to support grief after experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or other pregnancy or infant loss.

Don't miss out on this topic frequently overlooked so we can begin to normalize difficult conversations around loss.

Symposium Registration

Grab your copy of the safer OR assignments for pregnant anesthesia providers now

Download Amy's PDF with research links.

Suggestions to protect your well-being & your baby

Safer OR Assignments for Anesthesia Providers