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Magnesium sulfate has been used in obstetrics for decades to protect both moms and babies. Articles were shared with the CMOP teams to encourage reflection of their own hospital protocols regarding magnesium administration.  Suggestions outlined in these articles encouraged the use of ACOG’s Patient Safety Checklist focused on magnesium sulfate administration in anticipated pre-term deliveries to provide neuroprotection for the infant.  Additionally, the research highlights the benefit of administering magnesium to pre-eclamptic mothers for seizure control.