When every second counts, having an in-house OB hospitalist can make all the difference.
In this powerful story, Dr. Deborah Edgeworth, an OB hospitalist in Florida and OBHG Market Medical Director for Georgia and Florida, shares an unforgettable experience that showcases the lifesaving impact of immediate care.
Her patient — a mother with five pregnancies, Type 1 diabetes, and severe hypertension — faced critical complications and the risk of kidney failure.
Thanks to Dr. Edgeworth’s quick decision to perform a cesarean section, both mother and baby survived and recovered beautifully.
This remarkable case highlights:
– The importance of hospital-based obstetric care for rapid response and better outcomes.
– How OB hospitalist programs improve physician work-life balance by providing continuous coverage.
– The collaborative approach that ensures mothers and babies receive the best possible care.
Watch Dr. Edgeworth’s story and learn how our OB hospitalists make a difference every day.