Electronic fetal monitoring is the most commonly used tool in obstetrics for over 70 years and has virtually eliminated unexpected intrapartum death, however it lacks any evidence to support its ability to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality.  

Over 84% of all laboring women experience a Category II fetal heart rate tracing during labor, yet 99% of their newborns do not suffer birth asphyxia.  Furthermore, fetal heart rate monitoring fails to identify 50% of the newborns born with significant acidosis.¹

The C-section rate has skyrocketed in the US since the 1970's. One in three women will undergo a cesarean delivery and 90% of these women will have another cesarean with a subsequent pregnancy.  These major abdominal surgeries carry risks such as hemorrhage, infection, sepsis and organ injury.  It is estimated that half of cesareans are medically unnecessary.