The Value of Pinpoint, Told by a Labor and Delivery Nurse

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’m part of some of the most joyful and vulnerable moments in people’s lives. I support mothers through intense pain, fear, excitement, and uncertainty. I coach partners who are overwhelmed. I navigate family dynamics, medical emergencies, emotional swings, and situations that can shift in an instant. But what many people don’t realize is that L&D isn’t always calm and beautiful. It can also be emotional, chaotic, and sometimes unsafe.

• I’ve seen partners panic and lash out.
• I’ve seen family members argue loudly in the room.
• I’ve seen patients in extreme pain or distress become unpredictable.
• I’ve been in tight spaces, behind closed doors, with no one immediately nearby.

I’m focused on bringing a new life safely into the world, but I also need to feel safe myself. That’s why having Pinpoint matters to me.

Safety That Respects the Birthing Environment

During labor, my hands are often occupied. My attention is split between the mother, fetal monitoring, pain management, emotional support, and rapid clinical decision-making. I can’t step away. I can’t leave her alone. And I can’t call out for help without disrupting the moment.I need a safety system that is:

• Immediate and quiet. Birthing rooms are emotionally charged spaces. Loud alarms or visible panic calls can escalate fear.
• Room-level accurate. L&D units often have long hallways and identical room layouts. Responders must know exactly where I am.
• Simple to activate, even when my hands are full. Phones, apps, and overhead calls don’t work during contractions or emergencies.
• Reliable during high-acuity events. There’s no margin for delay when behavior escalates or an obstetric emergency unfolds.

Pinpoint fits seamlessly into the rhythm and complexity of labor and delivery care.

Why the Two-Tier Alert System Matters in L&D

Escalation in labor and delivery doesn’t always look the same as other units. Pain is intense. Emotions run high. Families are deeply invested. Tension may build slowly, or ignite instantly.

• De-escalation alerts allow me to intervene early. I use this when I sense:
  • A partner pacing and raising their voice
    Family conflict starting to bubble
  • A patient panicking and becoming physically reactive
  • Heightened anxiety during prolonged or complicated labor
• Panic alerts are there for moments of real danger. If behavior becomes physically aggressive or unpredictable, I need immediate help, without stepping away from the mother or baby. Pinpoint ensures responders know exactly where to go, instantly.

Why Privacy Matters to Me as an L&D Nurse

I move constantly, triage, LDR rooms, OR, PACU, nursery, hallways, medication rooms. I don’t want a system tracking my movement throughout my shift. That creates stress, not reassurance. I want:

• Safety without surveillance
• Location shared only when I press the button
• A system that respects my autonomy
• Technology that supports, not monitors, my work

Pinpoint’s privacy-first design aligns with the trust and dignity at the core of nursing culture.

What Pinpoint Means for Me as a Labor & Delivery Nurse

Pinpoint represents something simple but powerful: support when I need it most.

It means:

• I feel protected while supporting vulnerable families
• Help arrives quickly and precisely
• I can intervene early in escalating situations
• Families remain calmer and safer
• Fewer emotional moments turn dangerous
• The birthing environment stays safe for everyone
• I can focus fully on the mother and baby, not my own safety