When an expectant mother begins the process of childbirth, the outcome of a healthy baby takes precedence over any birth plan. Continuous Fetal Monitoring (CFM) using cardiotocography is a practice designed to ensure such a positive outcome. Could there be any harm from … [Read more...]
Essential Reading for Midwives, OBs, and Pregnant Women: WHO Recommends Slower Childbirth Labor
In spite of the considerable debates and research that have been ongoing for several years, the concept of “normality” in labour and childbirth is not universal or standardized. There has been a substantial increase over the last two decades in the application of … [Read more...]