Abstract
The role of fetal ultrasonography in the antepartum period is well established. Its
utility on the labour ward - either intra-partum, just prior to labour or post-partum
- is less clear however. Its current application on the labour ward ranges from simple
determination of fetal position to the more complex assessment/prediction of labour
progress to appraising fetal physiological responses to intrapartum stress. Unfortunately,
established guidelines for the appropriate implementation of these techniques appear
to be lacking. Here, we review the current evidence-base for the clinical application
of ultrasound on the labour ward and suggest future research directions.
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Published online: December 14, 2022
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