The Baby Is Coming NOW!
Obstetrical and Neonatal Emergencies for EMS ProvidersWorkshop recap · September 19, 2026
Sharon Firehouse, Sharon, Connecticut
A morning of physician-led learning and hands-on practice in obstetrical emergencies and neonatal resuscitation.
Learning together. Ready to respond.
On September 19, 2026, the EMS Institute brought EMS providers together at Sharon Firehouse for The Baby Is Coming NOW! The four-hour workshop paired expert instruction with realistic practice using obstetric and neonate manikins.
William Schweizer, MD, EMT explored obstetrical emergencies. Ivan T. Miller, MD, FACEP, EMT followed with neonatal resuscitation.
Topics covered
- Third-trimester bleeding
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertension
- Preeclampsia
- Patient care during labor and the immediate postpartum period
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Miscarriage
Hands-on learning
Dolores (Dodie) Murphy and nursing students from Northwestern Connecticut Community College guided participants through two scenarios: a laboring patient in a car with a breech delivery, and a home birth involving neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage. Participants also practiced newborn ventilation.
Thank you to Dr. Schweizer, Dr. Miller, Dodie and her team, Thalia and the Sharon squad for hosting, and everyone who took part.
DATE
Saturday, September 19
TIME
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION
Sharon Firehouse
36 West Main Street
Sharon, CT
CE CREDIT
4 Hours Approved
CT & NYS
Presenters
William Schweizer, MD, EMT
Board-Certified OB-GYN and EMS Institute Board Member
Ivan T. Miller, MD, FACEP, EMT
Neonatal Resuscitation
Chair, Emergency Department, WMCHealth
Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
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This workshop has concluded and registration is closed.
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2027 EMS Symposium · The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT. Details coming soon.
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