Demystifying Fetal Monitoring for a Safe & Informed Delivery

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

In today's episode, we dive into the essential topic of fetal monitoring, especially during labor.

Here's a snapshot of what you'll learn:

• The Basics of Fetal Monitoring: Discover what fetal monitoring is and why it's important for your baby's health during labor.
• Your Rights and Choices: Learn about your rights regarding fetal monitoring and how you can make informed decisions during your birth experience.
• Interpreting Fetal Monitor Readings: Get insights into how to read a fetal monitor strip and understand what it indicates about your baby's well-being.
• The Role of Movement in Monitoring: Find out why baby's movement is a key indicator of health and how it relates to fetal monitoring.
• Options for Monitoring: We discuss continuous versus intermittent monitoring, external monitors, and the innovative option of wireless monitoring for greater mobility.
• Upcoming Live Classes: Get excited for our free live classes in the Fearless Birth Experience Facebook group, starting soon! We'll cover topics like managing labor pain and more in-depth aspects of fetal monitoring.
• Exclusive Downloadable Content: Listen in to learn how you can get our Third Trimester Birth Prep Pack, which includes a fetal monitor guide, a hospital packing list, and a customizable birth plan template.
• Support for All Births: Whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center delivery, or home birth, we support your choice and provide information to ensure a healthy outcome for mom and baby.
• Listener Interactions: Head to IG and on any post/reel comment 'third' to receive valuable resources that support your journey through the final trimester.

Remember, knowledge is power when it comes to your birth experience. Empower yourself with the information you need to make the best choices for you and your baby.

Shoot a DM to @labor.nurse.mama with the word "third" and we will send you a Third Trimester Prep Pack.

Head to this video to see a fetal monitoring strip class with visuals and comment #third to get our Third Trimester Birth Prep Pack.

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Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

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