MERRIAM, Kan. — Every mother deserves to feel supported after leaving the hospital, which is why AdventHealth is celebrating the launch of the Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative at its regional birth centers.
In collaboration with AdventHealth’s Mother and Baby teams, the initiative equips every postpartum mother with an orange bracelet upon discharge from the hospital. The bracelet is intended to be worn for the first six weeks after delivery and will alert healthcare providers to potential complications or considerations for specialized care during the period when women are most susceptible to complications such as hypertensive crises, severe bleeding, infection or other obstetric-related concerns.
“The orange postpartum bracelet is a symbol of awareness and protection for mothers after childbirth and serves as a visual reminder that her health remains a top priority long after delivery,” said Raimonda Shelton, BSN, RN, chief nursing officer of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. “The weeks after childbirth are a critical and vulnerable time for mothers. This initiative reflects AdventHealth’s commitment to whole-person care — body, mind, and spirit — ensuring every mother feels supported beyond birth.”
Team members from AdventHealth’s regional birth centers and emergency departments along with leaders from other birth centers and ERs in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area gathered on March 9, 2026, to learn about the program and prepare for its official launch at AdventHealth on April 1. Beyond its clinical importance, the bracelet empowers mothers to prioritize their health and seek help when something does not feel right. It is a simple yet powerful way to keep mothers safe, supported, and seen during the crucial postpartum period.
“Not only are we empowering postpartum mothers to care for their health and wellbeing, we are empowering care teams to help postpartum mothers make the right care decisions at the right time,” said Shelton. “We are thrilled to be a part of this maternal wellbeing program that is quickly expanding across the country.”
Effective April 1, 2026, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth Center and AdventHealth South Overland Park Birth Center will participate in the program, and AdventHealth Ottawa Family Birth Place in Franklin County, Kan., will soon follow.
To learn more, visit AdventHealthKC.com/BirthAlert.
About AdventHealth in Kansas City
AdventHealth in Kansas City is a connected care network of more than 4,000 team members who help people feel whole – body, mind and spirit. Our care footprint in the Kansas City region includes AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, KS; AdventHealth Lenexa City Center; AdventHealth Prairie Star; AdventHealth College Boulevard; AdventHealth South Overland Park; AdventHealth Centra Care and AdventHealth Medical Group. Nationally at AdventHealth, more than 100,000 team members provide whole-person care for millions of people annually through more than 2,000 care sites that include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, hospice centers, the AdventHealth app and more. Our wholistic approach to improving the health and prosperity of our communities is inspired by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. Visit AdventHealthKC.com for more information.