In-Person Event
Intrapartum Physiology & Complications 2/3/25
Three classes are available in this educational series focusing on the complex obstetric patient (Antepartum, Intrapartum, & Postpartum Physiology & Complications).
2. Intrapartum (Labor & Birth) Physiology & Complications
- Trauma-informed care for laboring families
- Updated standards of labor progression
- Safe prevention of primary cesareans
- Waterbirth
- Labor support skills & nursing care 1st & 2nd stage
- Support of physiologic birth
- Maternal & fetal stressors
- Labor induction/oxytocin use/neuraxial analgesia
- Labor complications/emergencies (assisted vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord prolapse, breech)
- Precipitous birth & birth hand maneuvers
- Acute respiratory failure
- Amniotic fluid embolism, VTE, Pulmonary embolism
Simulations: Labor and support & delivery maneuvers, assisted delivery, shoulder dystocia, & neonatal resuscitation
All classes take place from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM at:
Center for Health Education and Simulation (CHES)
3001 W. Beltline Frontage Road Room #305
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 227-2292
CHES is located on the 3rd floor of the beige building with green glass windows.
Note: GPS and online map users: Enter 3001 W. Beltline Frontage Road. If you use "Highway" you may be misdirected. Otherwise, please refer to directions and parking information below.
From the East - Take Hwy 12/18 westbound. Exit at Todd Drive. Continue west on the exit ramp. Turn left at stop light. After going under the overpass, take first right at light onto frontage road. After you have passed Landmark place, turn left at the entrance for 3113 and 3001.
From the West - Take Hwy 12/18 eastbound. Exit Todd Drive. Follow exit ramp as it makes a hairpin turn to the right. Follow frontage road westbound past the Landmark Place. Turn left at the entrance for 3113 and 3001.
Parking: Free open parking lot
Preparation: There is no pre-class preparation. Please bring a mask and your name badge. Casual dress is acceptable.
Refreshments: You may bring your own snacks/lunch. Lunch will be a 45-minute break, & a few restaurants are close by.
Questions or need to cancel/reschedule? Please contact the Pregnancy & Newborn Care office at msn_perinataleducation@unitypoint.org.
Applicants who cancel fewer than 7 days prior to class or fail to attend at all, may not be eligible for a refund or for credit on a future training date. If the course needs to be canceled for any reason, you will be notified by 6:00 AM by email. Please be sure to check your email the morning of class.
Thank you!
Professional Development Staff