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Fetal surveillance: issues and implications

D A Raines1

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, Richmond 23298-0567, USA.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|September 1, 1996
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Fetal surveillance has shifted pregnancy care from a natural process to a technology-driven, risk-focused experience. This impacts maternal care and nursing roles in providing individualized support.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal medicine
  • Nursing science
  • Medical technology

Background:

  • Historically, the fetus was presumed healthy until proven otherwise.
  • Fetal surveillance is now integral to pregnancy, necessitating diagnostic data for health confirmation.
  • This marks a paradigm shift in prenatal care expectations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the transformation of pregnancy from a natural process to a technology-guided, risk-dominated event.
  • To examine the implications of increased fetal surveillance on maternal healthcare.
  • To evaluate the impact on nurses' roles in providing comprehensive, individualized care.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the evolution of fetal surveillance practices.
  • Review of literature on the impact of technology in obstetrics.

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  • Discussion of the changing patient-provider relationship in prenatal care.

    • Main Results:

    • Fetal surveillance has medicalized pregnancy, emphasizing risk assessment over natural development.
    • Technology-driven monitoring has altered the perception of fetal well-being.
    • This shift necessitates a re-evaluation of nursing care models.

    Conclusions:

    • The increasing reliance on fetal surveillance transforms pregnancy into a high-tech, risk-managed experience.
    • This trend challenges traditional nursing roles, requiring adaptation to technology-integrated, individualized care.
    • Healthcare providers must navigate the balance between technological advancements and holistic patient care.