Intrapartum Physiology & Complications 4/9/26

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

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