A Note from Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD

It’s November, and in addition to wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving, I’m pleased to share another issue of Birth News You Can Use. The October live webinars were a resounding success, and I’m excited to share some news about on-demand webinars with you. I also have a very insightful open-access review of EFM research and a series of conversations with Dr. Lexi, one of my favorite MFMs. As we move into the holiday season, I want all of you to know how grateful I am for the work you do every day and how happy it makes me to connect with you through this newsletter.

What I’m Reading

Eenkhoorn and colleagues have published a systematic review of FHR patterns and neonatal outcomes, revealing once again that computerized analysis alone does not reduce the rate of perinatal mortality or morbidity. They present both a detailed review of studies and a roadmap for future development of systems that combine computerized analysis with machine learning and evaluation of trending to yield improved analysis of FHR tracings and individualization of care.

This open-access article is available here.

Worth Watching

Want to learn more about fetal heart monitoring, labor induction, and other critical topics? I had the pleasure of being a guest on a 3-part series with my friend and colleague, Dr. Lexi Hill, on her podcast/video broadcast, The Dr. Lexi Show. The podcast episodes debuted on October 16^th; you can listen on both Apple and Spotify, or watch the video version on YouTube.

Part 3 will arrive in December, so check out the first two parts below and stay tuned for more in the next newsletter!

Part 1 | Part 2

Current Sessions

Oxytocin: Use vs. Abuse
Physiologic Logic: Uterine Activity During Labor
The Oxygen Pathway & Standardized EFM Interpretation
What do I do with Category 2
Mistakes were made, but not by me! Cognitive bias in Nursing, Midwifery, and Medicine
Learning from Others: Case Studies in EFM

On-Demand Webinars with AWHONN

I’m excited to partner with AWHONN on an ongoing series of webinars, focused on essential knowledge and practical skills to enhance patient care and outcomes. You can stream the webinars on your own schedule, earning Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits or nursing contact hours. Discounts are available for AWHONN members.

View the full webinar catalog here.

EFM Course Review and Certification Prep

Are you interested in an in-depth online Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) review course suitable for NCC C-EFM exam prep, orientation, or just a refresher?

If so, I’ve got you covered! Click below to view the course brochure, request a quote, or sign up.

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