Monitoring Baby During Labour
Community Care Midwives follow the recommendations from the SOGC
(Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada), which are:
For low-risk pregnancies, we recommend listening with the Doppler every 15 minutes once active
labour is established and then every 5 minutes during the second stage or pushing stage of labour.
For those who have oxytocin induction/augmentation or have risk factors, we recommend using the
continuous electronic fetal monitor. The electronic fetal monitor consists of putting two straps around
the abdomen and then connecting two monitors, one that monitors baby’s heart rate and the other that
monitors the contraction pattern.
We also monitor your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature regularly during your labour.
Community Care Midwives follow the recommendations from the SOGC
(Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada), which are:
For low-risk pregnancies, we recommend listening with the Doppler every 15 minutes once active
labour is established and then every 5 minutes during the second stage or pushing stage of labour.
For those who have oxytocin induction/augmentation or have risk factors, we recommend using the
continuous electronic fetal monitor. The electronic fetal monitor consists of putting two straps around
the abdomen and then connecting two monitors, one that monitors baby’s heart rate and the other that
monitors the contraction pattern.
We also monitor your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature regularly during your labour.
