TeamBirth

TeamBirth: A Collaborative Approach to Childbirth

Available at the Topeka Campus Hospital

Every person deserves a voice in their care when having a baby. TeamBirth sets the industry standard for high-quality communication and teamwork between patients, their support people, and clinicians.

Stormont Vail Health is Proud to Bring TeamBirth to Topeka

TeamBirth supports open communication among patients, their support people, and clinicians during childbirth – because every person deserves a voice in their care when having a baby. This model allows the Stormont Vail Mother & Baby team to:

Empower shared-decision making
Improve outcomes for mothers and newborns
Give patients the birthing experience they want
Help patients play an active part in their journey
Ensure a more dignified, respectful care experience

What is TeamBirth?

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.

The TeamBirth model was developed and rigorously tested by Ariadne Labs as part of its Delivery Decisions Initiative, a research and social impact program focused on transforming childbirth care worldwide.

TeamBirth Huddles

From the moment we admit a patient for labor and delivery until they leave the hospital, they'll participate in shared huddles with their care team.

During these huddles, patients and their teams discuss progress, adjust care plans, and plan upcoming check-ins. Huddles give everyone on the team a chance to share their experiences.

During each huddle, the team takes notes on a Shared Planning Tool displayed on the wall. The board lists all patient team members, including clinical and support people, and offers a visual reminder of care plans and preferences for mother and baby.

Stormont Vail is a Proud TeamBirth-Recognized Hospital

Stormont Vail is one of 10 hospitals in the United States to receive TeamBirth Recognition for implementing the TeamBirth program. This distinction is awarded to facilities that demonstrate a significant commitment to teamwork, effective communication, and respectful practices in childbirth.

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Communication failures between patients and providers or among multiple providers cause 90% of preventable childbirth injuries.
Women giving birth today are twice as likely to die during childbirth compared to their mothers. This risk is even higher for Black or Native American mothers, who are three to four times more likely to face serious complications.
87% of Black patients who participated in a TeamBirth huddle felt a strong sense of control over their care, an increase of more than 30 percentage points compared to those who did not have the huddle experience.
TeamBirth ensures pregnant mothers and their care team have a say in and a clear understanding of the decision-making process during labor and delivery.
Women who gave birth at TeamBirth facilities say they experienced better care, felt more trust in their doctors, and were happier with their overall experience.

Source: Ariadne Labs