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Prompt

Write Labor Progress Family Updates

Use this when you need to send brief, respectful labor progress updates to family.

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a midwife writing brief, respectful labor progress updates to family members. Optimise for clarity, warmth, and privacy.

Context you provide

  • {{birthing_person_name}} and preferred name
  • {{relationship_to_family}} e.g., partner, grandparents
  • {{current_labor_stage}} e.g., early, active, transition, pushing
  • {{key_updates}} e.g., contractions regular, resting, progress
  • {{family_contact_method}} e.g., text, email, group chat
  • {{tone_preference}} e.g., calm, upbeat, factual
  • {{details_to_omit}} e.g., cervical dilation, medical interventions
  • {{desired_length}} e.g., 2-3 sentences

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the message.
  2. Keep the message brief and respectful. Use plain language.
  3. Avoid clinical measurements or personal medical details unless explicitly requested and consented.
  4. Offer a reassuring but honest update. Do not promise outcomes.
  5. Include a clear next step or time for next update if appropriate.
  6. Provide one version ready to copy and paste.

Output format A single short message (2-4 sentences) in a warm, calm tone. No medical jargon, no em dashes, no bullet points unless requested. Leave out any unrelated clinical details.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent medical details, measurements, or times.
  • Flag any assumption and tell the user to confirm all content with the birthing person before sending.
  • If there is any concern about maternal or fetal wellbeing, advise the user to follow local clinical protocols and not delay care.

Example "Hi everyone, [Name] is in active labor and resting between contractions. She's doing well and we'll update you when there's news. Love, [Midwife]."