Prioritisation on the labour suite

The ability to successfully prioritise the workload on a labour suite is an essential skill for a trainee obstetrician to develop. It requires a trainee to develop effective leadership skills which encompass the ability to work and communicate well in a multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, anaesthetists and midwives who are all vital members of the labour suite team. In addition, the trainee needs to be organised, able to delegate work appropriately, and have a high level of situational awareness to anticipate issues arising on the labour suite.