Background: Obstetrical emergencies are stressful events that need to be identified and 
managed by the health care providers to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes. Therefore, 
there is a critical need to improve nurses' performance regarding obstetrical emergencies 
during pregnancy. Aim: The current study aimed to determine the effect of educational 
program on nurses' performance regarding obstetrical emergencies during pregnancy. 
Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Three hospitals were 
used for this study: Tanta University (Main Hospital), El-Menshawy, and EL-Mabara 
Hospital. The study was conducted at the obstetrics departments' antenatal units. This study 
included all available nurses (50 nurses) at the previously mentioned settings. Study tools: 
Tool one: Nurses' Knowledge regarding Obstetrical Emergencies during Pregnancy and Tool 
two: Nurses' Practices Observational Checklist. Results: The results revealed a highly 
statistically significant improvement of nurses' performance regarding obstetrical emergencies 
during pregnancy immediately and three months' following the educational program 
implementation (p=0.000). Conclusion: The educational program regarding obstetrical 
emergencies during pregnancy was effective to enhance nurses′ performance. 
Recommendations: The study suggested creating ongoing training courses to improve and 
freshen nurses' abilities to handle obstetrical emergencies.