Electronic Fetal Monitoring or EFM involves the use of external continuous cardiotocographic (CTG) monitoring via ultrasound and other electronic equipment.

EFM allows the health practitioner to perform a continuous assessment of the fetal heart rate (FHR) vis-a-vis maternal contractions in an effort to deliver better health outcomes for both mother and baby.

Is EFM beneficial? Is it safe? These are questions best put to the medical practitioner. This site does not endorse EFM, but is an information site designed to raise awareness of the practice and provide useful resources for those unfamiliar with the topic.

This web site is under construction.

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

EFM: Effective, Fruitful, Mandatory? - Dr Kirsten Small

Evidence Base Birth - article on EFM

Medical and legal risks - research paper