11/14/2025
Our new moms are now sporting a very important accessory: orange "I Just Gave Birth" bracelets. The Connecticut Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative is a statewide effort to support new mothers during the postpartum period by raising awareness of postpartum complications.
Before a new mom leaves the hospital, they'll receive this orange bracelet as a clear sign to medical professionals that the person wearing the bracelet is newly postpartum. We're so proud to be a part of this important statewide initiative and want to remind everyone to be aware of the following urgent maternal warning signs:
🛑 Headache that won't go away or worsens.
🛑 Chest pain or shortness of breath.
🛑 Severe swelling of the face, hands, or legs.
🛑 Fever of 100.4 or higher.
🛑 Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.