Hello Belinda,
I also believe continuous EFM is necessary if only to highlight that this is
not a risk free option, where I work we do continuously monitor. The MIDIRS
informed choice literature is a good reference for such information, or just
use this leaflet rather than write your own.
Christine
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Subject: Epidural info
Apologies for cross posting
We are writing a patient information leaflet on epidurals in labour, and I
am really interested to know what would be the KEY points that, as midwives
and / or users of the maternity services, you think MUST be included. This
is being led by the obstetric anaesthetists, so I may have quite a battle on
to ensure this is a balanced objective document, despite them assuring me
that they'd rather sit and drink coffee instead of inserting epidurals!
Also, if anyone already has pt info on epidurals I'd be really grateful to
have a copy.
Could I also ask whether you use continuous EFM with women who have had
epidurals, as there is some thought here that this isn't necessary.
Personally I think it is, but I'd love to know what's happening around the
country!
Many thanks,
Belinda
Practice Development Midwife
St Michael's Hospital
Southwell St
Bristol
BS2 8EG
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