Remote maternal-fetal telemedicine monitoring for high-risk pregnancy care: A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT: High-risk pregnancies undergo regular antenatal monitoring, including cardiotocography (CTG) and ultrasound. Recently there has been an emergence of sophisticated remote telehealth interventions, potentially enabling care to be shifted into the home setting. Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of home CTG and home ultrasound monitoring for high-risk pregnancies. This was a single center study. Women aged ≥18 years, English speaking, singleton pregnancy, ≥ 32 weeks gestation and had at least one of four high-risk obstetric conditions were eligible. Participants were randomized to one of three groups: (1) home ultrasound; (2) home CTG; and (3) both, whilst continuing their routine antenatal care. The primary outcome was completion of 20 minutes of interpretable fetal he

SUBMITTER: Le Vance J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617905 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature