A recent Finnish study explored HIE and its preventability with CTG use. Findings suggest that timely interventions may have avoided HIE for one in five women with an affected. However, this study does not establish CTG superiority over intermittent auscultation for monitoring fetal health.
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In 2023, the MBRRACE-UK report showed an 18.3% decline in birth rates since 2013 with minimal improvements in mortality rates. Despite investment in maternal care, the rate of change in perinatal mortality rates is very slow and subject to outside influences. There is a strong need for effective intervention strategies.
A summary of the research outputs from the Midwifery Futures project.
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