Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour

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We always perform CTG monitoring during labour. First upon admission to the delivery room, and thereafter as the situation requires. If labour is progressing normally, we monitor every 3 hours as recommended. During the second stage of labour, we monitor continuously, with the option of using wireless sensors. CTG monitoring cannot be replaced by a single auscultation of the foetal heart rate. The current heart rate may be normal even in cases where there are already signs of foetal distress on the CTG recording. Foetal distress can be detected on a recording lasting at least 20 minutes. If refusal of foetal monitoring does not pose an immediate threat to the life or health of the foetus, the mother may refuse such a procedure by giving her consent and signing a refusal form.