Fetal Monitoring Errors: The #1 System Breakdown in OB Units
In modern obstetrics, few technologies are as widely used—and as frequently scrutinized—as Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM). Designed to track fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor, EFM plays a critical role in identifying fetal distress and preventing birth injuries. Yet despite its importance, fetal monitoring errors malpractice claims remain among the most common allegations in obstetric litigation