Postpartum Depression Rates and Breastfeeding Outcomes Among Physicians [A280]

Abstract

majority (75%) of participating providers had no formal training in emergency transport during their medical education, and there was a common sentiment that targeted training in obstetric transports would be beneficial. However, providers who reported being uncomfortable in making transport decisions at the beginning of their current positions reported quickly gaining the experience needed to feel comfortable. Although tools to assess preterm labor are extremely limited in some settings (transvaginal cervical length available to only 40% of interviewees), all providers felt that they had the necessary tools to make transport decisions.CONCLUSION: Obstetric transport is essential in rural obstetric care. Although experience is an excellent teacher, obstetric training is generally lacking in transport-focused education. Development of obstetric transport-centered training may improve the comfort level of providers in new settings.