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41: Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Unraveled: Breaking Down the Evidence - with Dr. Kirsten Small
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On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Kirsten Small, an obstetrically trained researcher and educator. Kristen shares the research and evidence on the use of central fetal heart rate monitoring in labor.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- What is cartography (CTG) for fetal heart rate monitoring during labor?
- Does CTG help improve fetal outcomes?
- Is CTG monitoring better for high-risk pregnancies?
- Do professional guidelines align with the most recent evidence?
- Does CTG increase the chances of intervention during labor?
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
You can find more about Dr. Kirsten Small at: www.birthsmalltalk.com
And her courses on fetal monitoring are linked HERE
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
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Trigger warning: Gendered language, mention of stillbirth and fetal outcomes
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