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Fetal Heart Rate Auscultation, 4th Edition.
Nursing for Women'S Health
|February 16, 2024
Summary
Intermittent auscultation (IA) is an evidence-based method for monitoring low-risk laboring individuals. Its use can help reduce cesarean birth rates and promote vaginal birth.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
Background:
- Intermittent auscultation (IA) is a recommended practice for fetal surveillance in low-risk pregnancies during labor.
- IA is crucial for reducing primary cesarean rates and supporting vaginal birth.
- The adoption of IA has declined with the rise of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM), which correlates with increased cesarean births.
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