Dear all,

My local trust are evaluating their current guidelines RE: EFM, and are considering whether it is necessary to listen to the FH using a Pinard’s before a CTG recording. I personally feel this is sensible to ensure we are recording the FH, I know we can feel the maternal pulse to differentiate between the two, but feel using a pinard is good practice.

I have looked for research regarding the above but cannot tie the two together. Does anyone else know of any literature?

Many Thanks

Onje Yuill

Lecturer in Midwifery

Pilgrim Hospital

Education Centre

University of Nottingham

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Rd

Boston

Lincs

PE21 9QS

Tel: 01205 875062

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