TeamBirth
Teamwork and communication for patient-centered childbirth
Every person deserves a voice in their care when having a baby. TeamBirth supports open communication among patients, their support people, and clinicians during birth. Through structured huddles and a shared planning board, TeamBirth empowers everyone to reach decisions together. The result is more dignified, respectful care that gives patients the role that they want.
97%
of patients had the role they wanted in their childbirth experience
93%
of clinicians felt TeamBirth improved care through better communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making
90%
of nurses, midwives, and obstetricians reported they would recommend TeamBirth for use in other labor & delivery units
The TeamBirth Approach
From the time a patient is admitted for labor and delivery until they are discharged after birth, they will join their care team in shared huddles. Together, the team will discuss progress, make changes to care plans, and schedule the next check-in. Every person on the team has an opportunity to share their experiences.
During each huddle, the team will take notes on a Shared Planning Tool displayed on the wall. The board names all team members and provides a visual reminder of care plans and preferences for the mother and the baby.
TeamBirth is currently testing tools for use in prenatal care and during NICU stays to improve teamwork and communication across the continuum of care.
Why TeamBirth? Hear from our Founder and CEO, Dr. Amber Weiseth DNP, MSN, RN.
Why TeamBirth?
People giving birth in the U.S. are more likely to face mistreatment, serious complications, or death than people in any other high-income country. The risks are even greater for Black or Indigenous people. However, many of these cases are preventable. Failures in communication and teamwork among clinical teams play a role in 80 – 90 percent of cases of patient harm.
TeamBirth is an industry-standard process to improve communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making throughout the birthing process, giving every person a chance at a safe, dignified childbirth experience.
Our process is rooted in research and backed by evidence and started with a pilot trial at four U.S. hospitals. Since then, we’ve worked with more than 200 hospitals across the U.S. and in Sweden to provide the tools, hands-on training, and implementation support needed to empower patients and clinicians to achieve better childbirth experiences.
Learn More
Watch the video on the right to hear directly from Unravel Healthcare’s Founder and CEO, Amber Weiseth, about the benefits of TeamBirth. TeamBirth can be implemented by your team or with our help. Contact us to learn more.