Venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and postpartum period

•VTE is one of the leading etiologies of maternal morbidity and mortality, which is potentially preventable.•Rates of VTE during pregnancy and postpartum have not decreased over the past two decades.•CTPA is the preferred diagnostic modality for suspected PE, especially with modern low-dose techniques further reducing the radiation exposure.•Management of DVT is primarily with anticoagulation, while the management of PE depends on the risk stratification algorithm, ranging from anticoagulation to advanced therapies