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Obstetrics for EMS was first Imagined back in 2015 during an eye-opening independent study course at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.

During this course, I set out to learn about all of the obstetrical issues I could legitimately be called for yet never got trained on in Paramedic school. Shockingly, there was quite a long list of life-threatening issues that were either never covered or quickly glossed over. Additionally, to educate myself properly on these issues, I had to travel all over my home state of Texas and to Las Vegas, Nevada. There was no centralized Obstetrics course that can realistically and comprehensively train EMS. Until Now

This course was created after years of study in prehospital birth, Training as a Doula, Childbirth Educator and as a Midwifery Student. This of course was undertaken while working full time as a Paramedic. Being able to have feet in both different yet similar worlds has allowed me to put together a course based on Midwifery care principles yet firmly grounded in EMS. Simply put, Obstetrics for EMS is the course I wish I would have had during school. During my time in EMS I have been able to witness some of life's greatest triumphs and unfortunate tragedies, helping people from all walks of life and across all sections of society. Whether it is in the back of an ambulance, the birth room, or simply assisting someone across the street. However, I can help my fellow human I strive to do that. I can honestly think of no better way to be of assistance than helping a family welcome a new member to this planet, this tribe of man. Having the honor to be able to say that I was there to bear witness on the day someone entered the world. However, being able to share my experiences and train my fellow first responders comes a very close second, and that is why I love my job.

09/18/2026

Birth Byte:

The first stage of labor has how many substages, and what are they?

Comment below

a) 2: before and after
b) 5: 1,2,3,4,5
c) 3: early, active, and transition
d) 1: first stage

09/16/2026

It's National Preparedness Month.

Preparedness isn't just checking your equipment.

It's knowing how to assess a patient who is 20 weeks pregnant and hasn’t felt her baby move

It's knowing what to do when your patient is 38 weeks pregnant and contractions are two minutes apart.

Its knowing what to say when your patient is 2 weeks postpartum, exhausted, and worried about her thoughts

Do you know how to handle these patients?

Knowledge saves lives.

09/14/2026

Pregnancy Point:

What is quickening? Comment your answer below!

a) The opposite of slowing
b) The maternal recognition of fetal movement
c) The fetus engaging into the pelvis in preparation for delivery
d) Identification of the fetal heartbeat

Photographer: Momonets and Co

09/11/2026

25 years ago today, the world changed forever. We saw in real time the devastating effects and horrific aftermath of the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor 70 years prior.

As a proud Millennial paramedic, I was personally a senior in high school when the attacks occurred, just one day after my 18th birthday.

While I didn't realize it at the time, that day solidified my drive to serve my community, which eventually led me into EMS.

Today we remember the Bravest of the brave, the 343 in New York, the heroes of United Flight 93, and first responders from all over the world who came together dug through the rubble and selflessly saved many lives.

we will never forget

09/10/2026

Today, on his birthday, we celebrate the Founder, Creator, and Head of Instruction for Obstetrics for EMS: Jay Rodriguez.

He has been a Paramedic for over 20 years, with the last 12 in critical care. Ever the constant student, he has never stopped learning, routinely taking courses in all facets of EMS. His passion, however, has always been obstetrics, postpartum, and women's health.

This led him to become one of the very few male doulas and birth workers in 2 states, and the very first Paramedic to be certified in Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (a physician-level course) at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston!

When he is not Teaching Obstetrics, he teaches the newest first responders as an EMT Instructor.

He lives with his Beautiful Wife, Heather, who is a teacher in her own right (though her specialty is History), and 4 cats: Cricket, Calliope, Riley, and Rory in San Antonio, Texas.

Fun Fact: He turned a standby into a Guest Spot on the pilot episode of Friday Night Lights, playing a Paramedic!
Go wish him a very happy birthday today on one of the Obstetric for EMS pages or on his personal page!

09/09/2026

Behind every confident provider is training to prepare them for the typical as well as the atypical. For most EMT's and Paramedics, high stakes low acuity calls such as obstetrical and postpartum issues fall solidly into the second category.

That's exactly why we teach obstetrics.

09/08/2026

What's one EMS topic you wish had been covered better in school?

We'll go first...

Obstetrics (of course!), but I also think providers at all levels should get better training on communication: not just how to give a handoff report, but also how to talk to a patient and their family.

👇 Your turn.

09/07/2026

It is not lost on us as a Prehospital Obstetrics Training company what today is.

So, tell us your best out of hospital birth story, whether it was on the truck or your own personal one!

Happy Labor Day!

09/05/2026

🧠 EMS Tip
Not every pregnant patient with abdominal pain is in labor.
Always consider:

Appendicitis
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Gallbladder issues
Placental abruption
Pre-eclampsia
Trauma
Routine Aches and Pains

or many more things!

09/03/2026

🚑 Obstetric emergencies are not solely related to delivery, they can occur throughout the 40 weeks of pregnancy. They can include things like:

Gestational Diabetes Hyperemesis Gravidarum Abdominal Trauma
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Shoulder dystocia
Cord prolapse
Breech birth Postpartum hemorrhage

How prepared do you feel handling these?
1️⃣ Not confident
5️⃣ Very confident

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San Antonio, TX
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Telephone

+12814671795

Website

http://www.ob4ems.com/

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