Do bigger women benefit from intrapartum CTG monitoring?
CTG monitoring is often recommended for women with higher BMI. What does the evidence say?
Perinatal mortality
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
Computer analysis of the CTG – is it working?
Where are we up to with computer interpretation of the CTG? #CTG #EFM #FetalMonitoring #Maternity #Midwifery #Birth #Obstetrics
Exploring risk: making the argument for intrapartum CTG monitoring
Does our risk assessment process around CTG monitoring make sense?
Does CTG monitoring during labour work?
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.
Going backwards with fetal monitoring guidelines
Fetal monitoring guidelines should be evidence-based and assessed to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Population effects of introducing STAN technology
New research from Norway confirms no benefit from STAN systems. @EllenBlix
What’s new in research?
Post term risks, colour coded CTG interpretation, anaemia, and bias – research that caught my eye recently
Four things every person working in maternity care needs to know about CTGs
Here are the four things I wish everyone working in maternity care knew about CTG monitoring
Birth Small Talk 