Best Practices in Obstetrics for Patients Who Are Nonspeaking

A multidisciplinary group of health care professionals and patients convened to discuss navigating obstetric care for nonspeaking individuals. The key lessons outlined in the manuscript include: (1) Identifying components of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). (2) Expanding the health care team to support patients using AAC. (3) Anticipatory guidance and planning are paramount to navigating obstetric care for patients who are nonspeaking. (4) Call for electronic medical records to flag communication methods to ensure all health care providers are aware of patients' preferences.