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    • Maternal and Fetal Health
    • Midwifery Practice
    • Healthcare Technology Assessment

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    • Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is widely used in childbirth despite inconsistent evidence of benefit.
    • Centralized monitoring systems are increasingly implemented in maternity units.
    • There is a need to evaluate the impact of EFM technology on women's experiences during labor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine the evidence regarding the effectiveness of electronic fetal monitoring.
    • To explore the impact of central monitoring systems on the experiences of women in labor.
    • To compare the perceived value of technological monitoring with the role of midwives.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing research on electronic fetal monitoring efficacy.
    • Analysis of a study investigating women's experiences with central monitoring systems.
    • Qualitative comparison of technological monitoring versus midwifery presence.

    Main Results:

    • Consistent research findings indicate no significant positive difference from EFM for maternal or neonatal outcomes.
    • The study highlights potential negative impacts of central monitoring systems on women's labor experiences.
    • Midwives' skills and presence are contrasted with the value attributed to monitoring technology.

    Conclusions:

    • The continued widespread use of EFM contradicts research evidence.
    • Centralized EFM systems may negatively affect the childbirth experience.
    • Re-evaluation of technology's role in maternity care is needed, emphasizing the value of skilled midwifery.