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 […]
Does our risk assessment process around CTG monitoring make sense?
I’ve written quite a bit about what the research says about CTG use during labour. Here’s a collection of posts for people who want to explore further.
Fetal monitoring guidelines should be evidence-based and assessed to ensure they are fit for purpose.
New research from Norway confirms no benefit from STAN systems. @EllenBlix
Post term risks, colour coded CTG interpretation, anaemia, and bias – research that caught my eye recently
Here are the four things I wish everyone working in maternity care knew about CTG monitoring
Catherine Williams recently introduced me to the term “safety theatre”. New research points out why investing in CTG monitors and education won’t improve safety. @BerksMaternity
More evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of intrapartum monitoring with intermittent auscultation.
My doctoral thesis is now out from embargo and freely available. Reading a doctoral thesis is hardly everyone’s idea of a great way to spend an evening (or several), but if you do decide to read it let me know what you think!
Birth Small Talk 