Typically, care providers who work in Emergency or Outpatient departments do not deliver babies as part of their usual practice.This document is intended to provide guidance and support to safely and effectively assess and care for labouring and birthing persons. Included are guidelines for:
- Assessment of the labouring patient and the fetus
- Indications for transfer and the transfer process
- Care and documentation during labour and birth
- Assessment and care of both patients following birth
- Basic neonatal resuscitation
- Equipment
- Medications for obstetrical emergencies and routine birth
- Laboratory tests
Infographics are also available to support in the moment care for birth and the immediate newborn and postpartum periods. These infographics can be printed and made available with an emergency delivery cart for quick access and reference.
RCP provides "Obstetric Care In the ED" workshops for emergency department staff in NS. If you would like to arrange this education, please contact us.
Simulation Video:
The following Unanticipated Birth Video is available to support independent learning for health care providers. Births should always be attended by a trained health care professional.
