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Group B streptococcus

A type of bacteria screened for late in pregnancy to guide antibiotic treatment during labor when needed.

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Preventing complications and preparing for safe delivery

Preventing complications and preparing for safe delivery

Start with a clinically informed risk review Preventing complications begins before labor with a structured review of maternal, fetal, placental, and logistical risk factors. This review is not meant to label someone as fragile; it helps the care team decide whether birth is appropriate at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital with […]

Essential checklist and optional preferences

Essential checklist and optional preferences

Why essentials and preferences should be separated A birth checklist has two jobs that should not be confused. The first is clinical reliability: making sure the care team can rapidly see information that affects safety, triage, medication use, anesthesia planning, neonatal care, and emergency decisions. The second is relational clarity: helping the team understand what […]