RE: [ozmidwifery] Speaking of steps backwards...

[Mary Murphy]

I think the answer is a clear “NO”.  The research still does not support continuous monitoring.  Even in VBAC’s the monitor does NOT warn of impending rupture.  It tells one when the baby is in the abdomen.  Other subtle clues are more important warning than the monitor. Nancy Reagan had it right.  “just say NO”. MM     ...this is Redlands Public, but apparently its gone through all of QLD Health public systems that "higher" risk pregnancy's need constant monitoring during labour. I told the midwife today that under no circumstances would I agree to constant monitoring. I asked her what they could do about it & she said nothing really...