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Maternal stabilization

Maternal stabilization is preparing and supporting the birthing person before transport to reduce the risk of deterioration during movement.

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Emergency prioritization in labor complications

Emergency prioritization in labor complications

Why triage starts with maternal stability Emergency prioritization in labor is not simply first come, first served. It is risk sorting under time pressure. The first question is whether the birthing parent or baby is showing signs of immediate physiologic danger, such as shock, seizure, severe respiratory distress, altered consciousness, or a fetal heart rate […]

When to transfer from home to hospital

When to transfer from home to hospital

Why transfer decisions matter Transfer from home to hospital is a safety decision. The question is not whether home care was reasonable at the start, but whether the current clinical picture still fits the resources available at home. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidance on going to the hospital emphasizes the need […]