Walk through those double doors with confidence. Expecting a cozy labor room, many parents are surprised to be guided instead into Labor & Delivery Triage. As a travel L&D nurse, I’ve seen these units nationwide. Triage is a high-acuity mini-ER for pregnant bodies, not a hotel check-in. In this guide, we break down the evidence-based science behind the wait—from the mandatory 20-minute fetal monitor strip to lab turnarounds—and give you 3 questions to reclaim your autonomy.
