When a perinatal injury to a mother or newborn occurs, it is critical for the risk manager to take certain steps anticipating potential litigation. Three checklists are presented to assist in this preparation: 1) a general checklist that addresses potential systemic issues that may have contributed to the event, 2) a checklist for the perinatal team to capture critical information in the immediate aftermath of the event, and 3) a checklist that can be implemented to help prevent perinatal injuries in the future. Recently introduced guidelines, the medical literature, and case review will be used to verify the checklists.