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Emergency Contact Templates

Pre-formatted contact cards and templates for quick communication during labor emergencies. Keep these easily accessible on your phone and in your hospital bag.

Emergency Numbers Template

🚨 LABOR EMERGENCY CONTACTS 🚨

Healthcare Provider

Name: _________________________

Office: _________________________

Emergency/After Hours: _____________

Backup Provider: __________________

Hospital/Birth Center

Name: _________________________

Labor & Delivery: __________________

Main Number: ____________________

Address: ________________________

Support Team

Doula: __________________________

Birth Coach: ______________________

Pediatrician: ____________________

Lactation Consultant: ______________

Family/Emergency

Partner: _________________________

Emergency Contact: ________________

Childcare Contact: ________________

Backup Support: __________________

🆘 For TRUE EMERGENCIES call 911 immediately 🆘

Labor Call Script Template

When Calling Your Healthcare Provider

"Hi, this is [YOUR NAME]. I'm [WEEKS] weeks pregnant and I think I'm in labor."

Contraction Information:

  • • "My contractions are [FREQUENCY] minutes apart"
  • • "They last about [DURATION] seconds each"
  • • "This pattern has been going for [TIME PERIOD]"
  • • "The intensity is [MILD/MODERATE/STRONG]"

Other Symptoms:

  • • "My water [HAS/HAS NOT] broken"
  • • "I [HAVE/HAVE NOT] had a bloody show"
  • • "Baby is moving [NORMALLY/LESS THAN USUAL]"
  • • "I [AM/AM NOT] experiencing other symptoms"

Questions to Ask:

  • • "Should I come to the hospital now?"
  • • "What should I do while I wait?"
  • • "When should I call back if things change?"

Hospital Information Card

HOSPITAL INFORMATION

Hospital/Birth Center

Name: _________________________

Address: _______________________

___________________________

Labor & Delivery: ________________

Main Number: __________________

Parking & Entrance

Parking Location: __________________

After-Hours Entrance: ______________

Labor & Delivery Floor: _____________

Pre-Registration

Registration #: ____________________

Room Preference: _________________

Special Instructions: _______________

___________________________

Insurance Information

Insurance: _______________________

Policy #: _________________________

Group #: ________________________

Keep this card in your wallet and take a photo for your phone

Childcare Emergency Plan

If You Have Other Children

Primary Childcare

Name: _________________________

Phone: _________________________

Address: _______________________

Relationship: ____________________

Available: Days/Times ____________

Backup Childcare

Name: _________________________

Phone: _________________________

Address: _______________________

Relationship: ____________________

Available: Days/Times ____________

Important Information for Caregivers

Children's Names & Ages: ________________________________

Allergies/Medical Needs: _______________________________

Bedtime Routine: ____________________________________

Emergency Pediatrician: _______________________________

School/Daycare Info: __________________________________

Quick Reference Cards

Print these cards and keep them in your wallet, car, and hospital bag for quick access during emergencies.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Name: _____________________

Due Date: __________________

Blood Type: _________________

Allergies: ____________________

Medical Conditions: ____________

Medications: _________________

Healthcare Provider: ___________

Emergency Contact: ____________

Hospital: ____________________

Present this card to emergency personnel

LABOR PROGRESS

Labor Started: ________________

Water Broke: _________________

Bloody Show: ________________

Contraction Pattern: ____________

Duration: ____________________

Frequency: __________________

Intensity (1-10): _______________

Other Symptoms: ______________

Share this info with healthcare providers

Text Message Templates

Pre-written messages you can quickly send to family and friends during labor.

Early Labor Update

"Hi! I'm in early labor and heading to the hospital. Contractions are [FREQUENCY] apart. Will update you when we have news. Please keep us in your thoughts! ❤️"

Baby Born Announcement

"🎉 [BABY NAME] has arrived! Born at [TIME] on [DATE]. [WEIGHT] and [LENGTH]. Mom and baby are doing well. More details to follow when we're settled. Thank you for all your love and support! 👶❤️"

Need Help Message

"Labor is progressing and we need help with [SPECIFIC NEED - childcare/pet care/etc.]. Can you help us out? We're at [HOSPITAL NAME]. Thank you!"

Emergency Scenario Plans

Rapid Labor (Partner Not Available)

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Call backup emergency contact: ____________________
  3. Call healthcare provider: _________________________
  4. Call hospital to notify them: ______________________
  5. If driving yourself is unsafe, wait for ambulance

Water Breaks at Night

  1. Note the time and fluid color/smell
  2. Call healthcare provider's emergency line
  3. Wake partner and prepare to leave
  4. Put on a pad and comfortable clothes
  5. Grab hospital bag and head to hospital

Severe Bleeding or Emergency

  1. Call 911 immediately - don't drive yourself
  2. Call healthcare provider
  3. Call partner/emergency contact
  4. Lie down and stay calm
  5. Have someone meet you at the hospital

Digital Storage Tips

Save to Your Phone

  • Take photos of all contact cards
  • Save important numbers in contacts
  • Add hospital address to maps app
  • Create emergency contact group
  • Save message templates as drafts

Share with Partner

  • Send copies of all contact information
  • Review emergency scenarios together
  • Practice making the calls
  • Ensure they know hospital route
  • Give them copies of important documents

Fill out these templates now, before labor begins

Related Resources

Labor Preparation Checklist

Complete checklist for preparing for labor from 36 weeks onward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about labor, contractions, and when to seek help.