Contractions And Baby Oxygen Levels

Contractions And Baby Oxygen Levels

Today we will discuss a mother’s contractions and baby oxygen levels. The reason why we will talk with you about this is because we have talked with some individuals about this offline the last couple of days. A mothers contraction pattern is important and so if...
Some Limits With APGAR Scoring & An HIE Diagnosis

Some Limits With APGAR Scoring & An HIE Diagnosis

We recently did a talk regarding APGAR scoring. Following that talk, we received questions about how even with “good” APGAR scores, some parents have still seen their baby move to an HIE diagnosis. As a result, in this post we will focus on some limits with APGAR...
What Is Birth Asphyxia?

What Is Birth Asphyxia?

So, the question for today’s voice chat is what is birth asphyxia and how can this medical condition play a role in an HIE diagnosis? In many of our videos we discuss blood and oxygen levels and how reductions in blood and oxygen can harm a baby, especially if this is...
Using The Fetal Scalp Electrode During Labor & Delivery

Using The Fetal Scalp Electrode During Labor & Delivery

One of the most important things that medical professionals want to know during labor and delivery is how well a baby is handling the delivery. In other words, fetal well-being. Fetal well-being can be monitored in multiple ways, with one way using the fetal scalp...
Cord Is Around The Baby’s Neck And Variable Decelerations

Cord Is Around The Baby’s Neck And Variable Decelerations

When the umbilical cord is around the baby’s neck, there can be problems associated with this condition in some instances. To get an understanding of this condition, doctors and nurses rely on the electronic fetal heart monitor to get an assessment of the baby’s...