Cool new technology
It’s tiny, it’s cool, and it does something that #CTG sensors can’t do. What is it?
New research
Why does heightened awareness of reduced fetal movements not prevent perinatal death?
It seems logical that it should work, but focussing on fetal movement hasn’t improved outcomes. And I think I know why… #CTG #Ultrasound #IOL #Birth #Maternity #Midwifery #Obstetrics
Up is good, down is not
New evidence about the relationship between decelerations, accelerations, and hypoxic brain injury.
The CTG as medicolegal protection
“You’ll get sued if you don’t put a CTG on”. Is it true? @louiseroth
What about CTG monitoring for VBAC?
One of the questions I am often asked about is what research says is the best approach to fetal heart rate monitoring for a woman who has previously had one (or possibly more) caesarean births in the past and plans a vaginal birth this time around. There is no simple answer to this question, so it is one I have avoided writing about. Up until now. A new piece of […]
What is the risk of a baby dying during labour?
New research helps us to see what and where the risks are.
To stab or to tickle: It’s a great question!
There are so many unanswered questions relating to CTG monitoring. I get really excited when I see that someone has plans to answer one of them! Here are details about #FIRSTT
CTG monitoring in the Netherlands
This is what CTG monitoring practice looks like in the Netherlands. How does this compare to where you are?
Why might midwives not support choice of fetal monitoring method?
The problem with guidelines is not that they exist nor that they play a role in structuring good practice. The problem is when guidelines over-reach their purpose.
Birth Small Talk 