Episode 194 - monitoring your baby in labour

Episode 194 - monitoring your baby in labour

March 15, 2026 · 1h 14m · Episode 194

About this episode

Dr. Melanie Jackson discusses fetal monitoring during labor with Dr. Kirsten Small, exploring its risks, benefits, and the importance of informed decision-making.

Melanie welcomes back Dr. Kirsten Small, author of the book Monitoring Your Baby in Labor, an evidence-based guide to help you plan your birth, to delve deep into the culture, safety, benefits, and potential side effects of fetal monitoring during labour. How your baby will be monitored in labour has both risks and benefits and the decision is YOURS to make. In order to make an informed decision you have to KNOW.

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