Basic Concept: CCHMC is a “special delivery service” and does not perform non-OB surgeries on pregnant patients.
General recommended protocol for pregnant or postpartum patients presenting to the ED:
1) Patient is followed by the Cincinnati Fetal Center ➞ directed immediately to the B4 Fetal Delivery Unit
2) Patient is NOT followed by the Cincinnati Fetal Center ➞ ED evaluates and transfers patient to appropriate facility. Contact CCHMC OB Laborist (B4 Fetal Care) or Imminent Delivery Team (OB & NICU included) only as needed.
These recommendations were determined by staff from the ED, MFM, Gyn, and Legal Services at both CCHMC and TriHealth.
FOR IMMINENT DELIVERY CALL 636-9582; that is the B4 Fetal Care Unit Coordinator – ask for “Delivery Team to the ED” (activates OB & NICU)
FOR OB questions call 513-687-6107; that is the OB Laborist in B4 Fetal Care (available 24/7)