Ep. 273: Electronic Fetal Monitoring with L&D RN, Caitlyn Schollmeier

Published: June 13, 2024, 9:04 p.m.

b'In this episode, HeHe is joined by Caitlyn Schollmeier to discuss electronic fetal monitoring. They cover what electronic fetal monitoring is, why it is used, differences between continuous and intermittent monitoring, and various related topics. They also explore the implications of different monitoring choices on labor and delivery, including how interventions like Pitocin and epidurals require monitoring and tips for how different monitoring methods might affect movement and comfort during labor.\\nIn this episode, we\\u2019re diving into the following questions:\\nWhen providers often use each type of monitoring and why they may use continuous monitoring more often.\\xa0\\nHow long are the breaks during intermittent monitoring?\\nWhat types of monitoring are best for low risk labors versus more complicated pregnancies?\\xa0\\nWhat helps when we start to see wonky fetal heartones?\\xa0\\nSo what are some scenarios where you would want electronic fetal monitoring?\\nGuest Bio:\\nCaitlyn Schollmeier is a former birth doula and labor & delivery nurse. She created Lila, a maternity brand that specializes in creating beautiful and comfortable labor clothing that provides privacy while still being accessible for routine medical care. Lila has 4 different styles of birth gown that all provide access for fetal heart monitoring, skin to skin, breastfeeding, massage, epidural placement and more.\\nSocial Media:\\nConnect with HeHe on IG\\nConnect with Caitlyn on Instagram\\nConnect with Caitlyn on TikTok\\nBIRTH EDUCATION:\\nJoin The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!\\nDownload The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!\\xa0\\nLINKS MENTIONED:\\nBirth Gown (use code BIRTHLOUNGE15 to save 15% off): https://www.wearlila.com/\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nACOG stance on EFM: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/fetal-heart-rate-monitoring-during-labor\\n\\xa0\\nhttps://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2010/11/management-of-intrapartum-fetal-heart-rate-tracings\\n\\xa0\\nhttps://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2021/06/antepartum-fetal-surveillance'