Together, Pat and Maureen explore the evolution of fetal monitoring technology, from the days of heavy fetoscopes and intermittent checks to today’s sophisticated electronic fetal monitoring systems. They focus on the science of interpreting fetal heart rate strips, explaining the vital role nurses play in categorizing, evaluating, and responding to the changing signs that could mean the difference between a routine delivery and a medical emergency.

Maureen provides an insider’s look into the standards, certifications, tools, and common pitfalls in fetal monitoring—highlighting how misinterpretation or delayed intervention can lead to devastating outcomes and open the door to litigation.