Simple, direct and practical, this popular book has been comprehensively updated to cover recent guidelines and procedures. It offers a practical and accessible approach to fetal monitoring, to ensure both safe delivery and recognising the emotional needs of the mother and family. Essential concepts are presented in an accessible manner, well illustrated with real case histories and heart-rate patterns.Accessible, straightforward styleReal case histories and fetal heart-rate patternsRecording of maternal heart rateFetal ECG waveform analysisBasic pathophysiologyFully updated text throughoutExpanded section on medicolegal issues helps avoid litigationUpdated chapter on admission cardiotocographyLatest NICE guidelines