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Fetal Monitoring During Labor
Fetal monitoring during labor can be done at home or in the hospital or birth center using ascultation, Dopplers or various forms of electronic fetal monitoring.
What is fetal monitoring?
A look at how we watch for baby's well being in labor.
What is electronic fetal monitoring?
Electronic fetal monitoring is a form of fetal surveillance in labor to ensure the healthiest birth out come for you and your baby. Is this for low risk women? Does it help you and your baby? When do you need electronic fetal monitoring?
Common Interventions Used in Childbirth
The interventions used in labor and birth can be scary if you're not aware of what's going on. Here is a way to educate yourself before labor or inductions about some common interventions like IVs, breaking your water, forceps, vacuum extraction and others.