Training program for the management of two obstetric emergencies within a French perinatal care network.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary team training program based on simulated scenarios and focusing on two obstetrical emergency situations: shoulder dystocia and complicated breech vaginal delivery (CBVD). These situations are rare, so there are few opportunities for real-life training, yet their competent and efficient management is crucial to minimizing the risks to mother and child.

Study Design: The target population for training comprised the 450 professionals working in the French regional perinatal care network ELENA.