Safe Practice in Labor and Delivery: Intrapartum Nursing Caring of Multiples

Labor and delivery units are similar to emergency departments in health care facilities; one never knows who will walk through the door. Being prepared for the unexpected is critical to positive neonatal and maternal outcomes. Expertise as a labor and delivery registered nurse is paramount when providing intrapartum management for twins and higher order multiples. The significance of acuity related to intrapartum management and impact of twins and higher order multiples on labor and delivery units in case studies provide insightful, evidence based, and critical nursing assessments to provide safe outcomes for twins and mothers.