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Continuous External Fetal Monitoring

From: Christy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 23:27:13 -0600 (CST)

I am currently 5 months pregnant and, at my monthly checkup, began discussing labor/delivery practices with my OB. She says she only has two "rules" during labor, one of which is continuous external fetal monitoring. I didn't say anything at the time, but when she told me about her policy, I immediately became tense and nervous about labor. This is my second child (was delivered in another city by another OB), and during my first labor I was able to walk the halls, sit in the shower, and move around the room with only intermittent monitoring. It makes me feel trapped and anxious to think that I will only, as she said, be able to "stay in bed or move to a nearby rocking chair".

I believe I understand her reasoning for this practice, but my questions are:

1. Is it really in the best interest of the baby to have continuous monitoring? Should I put my feelings aside for the welfare of the child?

2. Except for this one policy, I have been extremely happy with my doctor and really don't want to find a new OB. Should I try to talk to her about my fears? What if she is unwilling to change her policy?

3. Is there a way to keep my doctor but sign some type of waiver against continuous monitoring. I must say, though, that I am not the type of person who "goes against the grain", and I do not want to be seen as a problem patient.

4. Should I just find a new doctor if I can't get past this?

Sorry this is so long. Thank you so much for your time.

Sincerely, Christy



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