FHT Lab
Live Online Class for Midwives
This practical, case-based lab is designed to bridge the gap between learning the mechanics of auscultation and developing clinical confidence in fetal assessment.
Together, we’ll slow down, listen carefully, and work through the real-world decision making that surrounds intermittent auscultation.
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📅 June 27, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM EST
You know how to put the Doppler on a belly.
But do you know what you’re hearing?
For many students and practicing providers, fetal heart tone assessment can feel surprisingly uncertain. You’re trying to distinguish normal from abnormal, make sense of what you’re hearing in real time, decide whether further assessment is needed, and chart your findings accurately—all while caring for a laboring family.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering:
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“Was that normal?”
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“Should I listen longer?”
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“How often am I supposed to assess?”
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“Do I need to do something about what I’m hearing?”
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“How do I chart this correctly?”
You’re not alone.
Meet your Mentor
This Lab is for...
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Midwifery students
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New graduates
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Experienced midwives wanting a refresher
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Birth professionals seeking greater confidence with fetal assessment
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Anyone who has ever felt uncertain about what they were hearing through the Doppler​
What you'll leave with
By the end of this session, you’ll have:
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Greater confidence in fetal heart tone assessment
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A clearer understanding of what normal and abnormal findings may sound like
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Practical decision-making tools for real clinical situations
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A stronger understanding of assessment frequency recommendations
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Improved charting confidence
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A more organized framework for thinking through fetal assessment in labor.
Most importantly, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how fetal heart tone assessment fits into the larger goal we all share: recognizing wellness, identifying concern, and providing safer care.
PLUS
Register today and receive 15% off our bestselling online course: Fetal Heart Tones (4 CEUs)
In This Lab We’ll Explore...
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What Are You Actually Hearing?
We’ll review the basics of fetal heart tone assessment and discuss how to distinguish reassuring findings from findings that deserve closer attention.
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Making Sense of What You Hear
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Now What?
One of the hardest parts of fetal assessment is deciding what to do next.
We’ll discuss practical clinical decision-making, including when continued observation may be appropriate, when additional assessment is warranted, and when escalation of care should be considered.
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Frequency of Assessment
How often should you listen?
We’ll review common standards, recommendations, and the reasoning behind them so you can approach fetal assessment with greater clarity and consistency.
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Charting What Matters
Many charting errors happen because providers are unsure what information is clinically meaningful.
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We’ll review practical documentation approaches, common mistakes, and examples of charting language that accurately reflects your assessment.
