Sentences with phrase «when electronic fetal monitoring»

Progress Set Us Back I was a resident back in the late 1970's when electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) was first introduced and lauded as a panacea that would prevent cerebral palsy and birth injuries.

The biggest problem being cesarean surgery and operative vaginal births increase when the electronic fetal monitor is used, but the babies don't do any better than babies who had their heart rate measured every 15 minutes with a stethoscope.

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I hope other parents will understand how electronic fetal monitoring can prevent a tragic situation like this, that EFM doesn't just show a heartrate, but indicates when a baby is in distress.