Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns - Maternity |

[@sams.1970]

This playlist is the reason I'm going to pass the NCLEX. Thank you!!!

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you so much for watching. We have more resources on our website as well: www.leveluprn.com/pages/nclex

[@Ella-nk3ui]

Just finished binge watching the whole maternity playlist as a review for my maternity final exam tomorrow! Thank you for a great final review!

[@LevelUpRN]

Hope it went well. 😊

[@juliaraines2175]

I'm starting to watch them now, as my maternal newborn class begins next week....getting ahead!!

[@cydney5049]

Thank you SO MUCH for being vulnerable and willing to tell your story about postpartum depression. I struggled SO BAD with PPD with my third pregnancy, probably d/t the fact our house had flooded just three weeks before I gave birth and we were living in a hotel while it was getting repaired. I was effectively taking care of three boys under 5 in a tiny hotel room while my husband was trying to remodel the house after the flood. I wish I would have reached out at the time. I made it through, but it was such a scary time.

[@LevelUpRN]

It is SO scary and people truly do not understand how hard it is to reach out for help. I remember screaming inside my head “Meris, ask for help!” But it was just too hard. We need to do so much better by our new parents! Thank you for sharing your experience with me ♥️ -Meris

[@ktay7847]

I love love love that you gave your personal story because it will help so many. I felt the same way you did and I suffered for a year after my postpartum visit. I am now in Nursing school and I have worked as a MA for the past 6 years. The EPDS depression scale was something the Provider I worked for truly believed in. As the MA I knew how important it was to bring up to each and every patient I took care of. Now going forward as a nurse I will have more knowledge to give and a better understanding to help any patient. Thank you so much for these videos. I learn something from each one and they are easy to follow along with. Thank you thank you!

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! EPDS is so important, and it's so hard for new parents to self-report when they aren't doing well! You'll make such a difference in the lives of your patients with that outlook :) --Meris

[@keona7495]

I listened to this playlist for weeks and passed my ATI exam with a level 2 on the first try !!! Thank you for your time and help !!

[@ashleycurtin3774]

Mental health concerns...say it louder for the people in the back! Thank you for sharing your story and using this as a teaching moment.

[@LevelUpRN]

Absolutely! So glad I can turn my experience into a helpful moment for other nurses! --Meris :)

[@kaydian123]

You are such a CHAMPION! Keep telling your story. Someone’s life is always changing for the better when you share your story. Blessing for you and your family and the amazing group of people who run this channel !!

[@anitasehra840]

I took my OB and Peds ATIs yesterday and got Level 3s on both on my first try!! I couldn’t have done it without your videos and flashcards. Thank you Meris and Cathy for all you do!

[@LevelUpRN]

That is awesome! So happy to have been of help.

[@chezneys]

Currently in my second semester of nursing school and I just want you to know how much I admire and appreciate you as a human being as well as your ability to convey messages and topics. You are very articulate and get straight to the point but also add a nice touch of yourself to all of these videos. I am loving following along with notecards and think this is really solidifying the content. I can't imagine losing someone that close to me just 19 days before my daughter was born, you are tough and I am so sorry you had to experience all of that at once. I wish I could give you a big hug. Your dad would be so proud of you and I thank you for sharing your gift with the world and helping me achieve my goals so I can be a future nurse and provide for my little girl too.

[@Tesfaye02]

Aw this video brought tears to my eyes. Currently 2am studying for my second exam and final in OB. Your mental health story really touched me. I couldn’t tell you how frequent I had to deny help from my pediatrician or HCP about my mental health. I could only imagine how hard PPD is.

[@bgmjr1]

Thanks for all you do! I passed my OB exam today. 🎉 Next is the final! 🤞🏼

[@LevelUpRN]

Great job! 🙌

[@babybc8810]

So thankful for my Ob. I was having issues with sleeping. Literally only slept less than 4 hrs in 3-4 weeks. He gave me a prescription but I was also being stubborn. I was worried about not being able to breastfeed & trying to keep up with cleaning. He told me to get those thoughts out of my head, & that not breastfeeding was okay. He asked me “what is the most important thing right now?” & I said “my baby” & he said “no. Right now, you need to focus on your health because then who does baby have to rely on? She needs you, but you need to get better to be there for her. It breaks my heart to hear you say that. Whoever told you, you’re not a priority right now, don’t listen to them, I don’t care what anyone else has to say. Your baby needs you. You’re her mom.” He wanted me to be away from the baby so I can get at least a few hrs of sleep every day. Of course I was still worried about my breast milk so I had to learn the hard way and struggled. You can say I’m stubborn lol. But what he told me opened my eyes and I eventually had to be away from my baby & I got too weak to even hold her. It made me sad. & yes I suffered more than I should have by being stubborn. I eventually gave up on breastfeeding when I realized I couldn’t take it anymore. It was more stress than anything. My milk was so low so it was like me trying to re lactate. I wish I would’ve listened to him sooner. I would’ve been able to sleep more and stress less, but you live and you learn. Of course I had people in my ear degrading me for not breastfeeding. So if you’re going through something similar. I just want to say that it’s okay to not breastfeed. I’m not telling you to give up, but you’ll know if it has been taking such a huge toll on your life. If you don’t have help, & you feel like you’re spiraling down & can’t take care of your health then maybe it’s time to reconsider. ❤️ motherhood is hard but is beautiful

[@gothbimbofication]

meris, my queen, i just need you to know that you are absolutely saving my life during my OB course. i got a B on my first exam with your help, now i'm hoping for an A with this next one!!

[@annkumiko5533]

I have my 3rd OB exam next week. I LOVE your videos, super super helpful and it correlates the same info in my ATI. Thank you!!!

[@LevelUpRN]

So glad our videos are helpful!! Please feel free to share a link with your classmates and friends in nursing school. Thanks so much for watching!

[@jasminedavis1867]

Thank you so much! These videos have really helped me to do very well in my OB class. I love that you get straight to the point

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome! So glad our videos are helping you. Please feel free to share a link to our channel with your classmates and friends in nursing school. ❤️

[@hossamyasser8651]

God bless you, Dr. Meris.

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you for your kind words! Just so you know, I'm not a doctor, but a nurse! --Meris

[@KaylaR9]

I really appreciate that you share your personal experience! It helps paint a better picture of these conditions. Thank you for being with us though this difficult journey and doing what you can to help struggling students

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome! Here for you every step of the way!

[@RosabellePinto]

Hi! I watched the whole playlist before my ATI Proctored exam today and received a level 2! Thank you for everything you do! :)

[@LevelUpRN]

Great job! So glad our resources helped you!!

[@Mariabarlow3]

Thank you for sharing your experience with post partum depression. It doesn't matter one's professional background. I love your videos. Straight to the point with inclusion of key topics for NCLEX.

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you so much!

[@marianicolel]

Thank you for going above and beyond. It is special when someone is teaching from the heart and sharing vulerable experiences.

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome. Thank you for your kind comment. ❤️

[@timothygenaw2199]

Thanks for series. I am in OB now. Was 100% ignorant but learning so much and getting A's.

[@LevelUpRN]

Wonderful. 😊

[@samanthaoboro9250]

Thank you for sharing Merris and your honesty! Love your videos

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome!

[@69wjbb]

Hi Ms Meris, this 38th video of your Maternal OB summarizes everything about the subject, I really appreciate it and hoping I do good later today for the Maternal OB Finals exam before we go start with Pediatrics same day after the said Finals exam. Thanks and more power to LevelUpRN 😃

[@69wjbb]

Hi Meris, I got 35.75 out of 40 items exam which is 89.37% in my Maternal OB Finals exam,thanks a lot for your videos coz it help me a lot for better understanding of the subject, right now we just started PN Care of the Children aka Pediatric Nursing,more power to LevelUpRN 🙏🏼👍

[@s.t.e.l2140]

Just finished binge watching your maternity series. your experiences helps me remember when answering Uworld questions. Thanks a lot Meris 😊

[@elizabethwebb3737]

Thank you for sharing Meris! I appreciate you and your videos!! This series really helped me with my studying!

[@LevelUpRN]

My pleasure!😊

[@ryleefleenor]

Thank you for sharing your story! Your personal stories help me remember and connect!

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome! I'm really glad they help! --Meris :)

[@australiaball7253]

Thank you is not enough! For you and Kathy hard work! I admire the way you guys organized the videos. Every topics that we needed covered in your video, I count myself super lucky to be beneficial from your videos, I am a mother of three little children, you're videos are the one helping me get through my nursing school. Because I listened them While I am doing the house work and taking care of my kids. Ladies I love you both and the rest of the teams who comes up with all those cool chicken 😍🙏🏽🥰💙💜

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you so very much for all of the kind words. It is wonderful to hear how our resources are helping you. Please keep us posted on your success. Much luck to you!

[@gabriellesutton5337]

Thanks, Meris! Your videos are very helpful!

[@LevelUpRN]

Well that just makes my day! I'm so happy to hear that--thank you for studying with us! --Meris :)

[@netta8810]

Thank you for this information and thank you for sharing your story.

[@ezrakiptoo6999]

Woow, congratulations to you.its very vital session to us Nurses.And sorry for your experience on PPH.👏

[@abbyomoniyi3961]

Thank you Meris..just finished the maternity nursing series

[@LevelUpRN]

Very welcome!

[@francaaluko]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m really sorry you had to go through that. Also, thank you for your educative videos❤️

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you so much!

[@fayeraymond3355]

I am happy your doctor cared for you and your baby to alert you to be a good mom.

[@LevelUpRN]

Thank you so much!

[@AmandaMcMeo]

Thank you for sharing your human real world experiences with us

[@LevelUpRN]

Very welcome!

[@carolenamarcucci9631]

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@ايهاببيانو]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and you life with us, Bless you and your children ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome! So happy to help. ❤️

[@visiondeflector8201]

Thank you for opening up about your ppd. This also helps us learn and retain information

[@LevelUpRN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KaylinPappas]

I watched the whole playlist and got a 90 on my ati....I have never even been CLOSE to a level 3

[@LevelUpRN]

Keep up the great work! Honored to be a part of your journey.

[@ivensoli6473]

SN here. These sebved videos really helps. Thank u so much 🥺❤️

[@LevelUpRN]

Oh I'm so glad! Thank you so much for studying with me! --Meris :)

[@Hobosdkcheese]

Meris these videos are excellent. Thank you!

[@LevelUpRN]

You're very welcome!

[@villacojerma.therese]

Great discussion! 🫶🏼

[@spokenword3973]

Thank you so much for the lecture coupled with real life experience!! I got them all right

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. ❤️

[@leslicarrillo7816]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@justincortez8356]

Great playlist!

[@LevelUpRN]

So glad it is helpful!

[@mitchelljimeno3564]

Praise Jesus! This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@ShannonThor.]

Thank you!!! Im in OB right now!!

[@LevelUpRN]

Very welcome. Good luck!!

[@Frank_and_outright]

Thanks for your videos ❤

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome!

[@scrubsandcaffeine_8180]

Thank you for sharing your personal story

[@LevelUpRN]

You are so welcome!

[@rebeccazwettler6297]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your own experiences!

[@LevelUpRN]

My pleasure!

[@amaagyei8041]

Thank you so much for these videos! Nursing school savers!!!!!😅

[@LevelUpRN]

You've got it!!! Thanks for studying with me! --Meris :)

[@KssN27]

Thank you so much for this video and your personal input ❤

[@LevelUpRN]

Welcome!

[@Jasmine-kf6fc]

Very easy learning from you! 100% on the quiz.

[@LevelUpRN]

So happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@shainajoseph5040]

Thank you so much!!

[@LevelUpRN]

You're so very welcome

[@FikaduTelese]

I liked ur lecture dear ❤

[@annefitz7346]

Great video. Thx.

[@LevelUpRN]

Glad you liked it!

[@jangchubjangchub4001]

very helpful. thank you

[@LevelUpRN]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@tenzinlhadon4350]

thank you for making easy to understand

[@LevelUpRN]

Welcome 😊

[@b.freeman2118]

this was soooooo helpful!

[@LevelUpRN]

I'm so glad!

[@lekananguemelanie4749]

Thank you so much it was amazing I learned a lot, and I did well in the quiz

[@LevelUpRN]

Excellent! So happy to hear.

[@caseymitchum8337]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LevelUpRN]

VERY welcome!

[@amandacarballo7776]

Will this be your last video in your pregnancy, L&D & OB videos? Thanks!

[@LevelUpRN]

The whole maternity playlist is posted, including all concepts from pre-conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, newborn care, and postpartum care! --Meris

[@MeloenTube]

Isnt it postpartum depression if its more than 10 days

[@sarawallace8410]

thats what my ati book says!

[@ClaudiaRrey]

I gave birth in 1h , too fast as they induced me for my second pregnancy from 0 to pushing, once my baby was delivered I lost 3 litres and half of blood!!!! Finally they manages to get my blood to stop with embolization. So I nearly died so my husband got a vasectomy. I am sad not to be able to have babies anymore because he is too scared it will happen again : what are the percentage of it happening again. Did my husband make the right choice ?

[@maiyagonzales3715]

you da best

[@LevelUpRN]

Aww, you're so sweet! Thanks for studying with me! --Meris :)

[@isabellepierre2873]

Only the last one I got wrong 😢🎉

[@shadrackkipkurui157]

😂😂You remind me how i love my girlfriend,that woman will cry without a reason for making me a father

[@michellerabosa5475]

I love you

[@christianesguerra3907]

This can lead to sepsis. My wife died with this

[@LevelUpRN]

I'm so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss

[@MariaGarcia-uv7zj]

Nurse Meris says that for endometritis S/S its hypotension but somehow subtitles got it as hypertension lol.

[@LevelUpRN]

Thanks for bringing that to our attention… we will work to get that fixed. It is definitely hypotension.