The Fetal Monitoring Group at St George’s University Hospital
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The Fetal Monitoring Group at St George’s is a team of obstetricians, midwives, and educators improving intrapartum care through a more holistic, physiologically informed approach to fetal monitoring.
Rather than relying on pattern recognition alone, we train clinicians to interpret CTGs through the lens of fetal and maternal physiology, helping them understand what the fetus is really communicating.
Through real-world case reviews, current research, and practical frameworks, our teaching helps clinicians recognise risk sooner, act faster, and communicate more effectively on the labour ward.
Intrapartum CTG & Fetal monitoring workshop
About the group
Our faculty includes some of the UK’s leading voices in fetal monitoring:
- Austin Ugwumadu: renowned obstetrician and international educator
- Virginia Whelehan and Federica Gianstefani: midwifery leaders with decades of experience in clinical care, audit, and fetal monitoring education
Together, this team has helped hundreds of clinicians from across the UK and beyond sharpen judgement, reduce adverse outcomes, and lead safer care on the labour ward.
# Intrapartum CTG & Fetal monitoring workshop
Perinatal Symposium 16 December 2025: Bridging the gaps between maternity care standards, regulation, and resources
9 & 10 May 2026 in John Parker Lecture Theatre, Atkinson Morley Wing, St George’s University Hospitals (8:00am-5:00pm for both days)
Register today – places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
With rising expectations, evolving regulatory guidance, and limited resources, clinicians are making increasingly complex decisions every day.
Join us on Tuesday 16th December for the Perinatal Symposium 2025, hosted by our Fetal Monitoring Group. Through keynote talks, interactive panels, and peer discussions, you’ll gain practical insight into:
- Meeting regulatory standards effectively
- Strengthening everyday clinical practice and decision-making
- Leading positive change within your team
This symposium provides a forum for solution-focused conversations, sharing experiences and insights that you can apply to your clinical practice.
Panellists include:
- Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador for England, ex-President of the RCOG, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College London
- Devender Roberts, National CQC Advisor and Cheshire and Mersey ICB, Women’s Health Programme Lead
Tickets are free of charge, but places are limited. Reserve your space today!
Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Time: 2.00-5.00pm
Location: Monckton Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor Grosvenor Wing, St George’s University Hospitals, SW17 0QT
Reception and drinks follow from 5-8pm.
For more information or to sign up, please visit our Eventbrite page or email seminarsinperinatology@stgeorges.nhs.uk
What we offer: Advanced CTG workshops
Our flagship two-day, in-person workshop is designed for clinicians ready to go beyond the CTG and interpret the language of the fetus.
Throughout the workshop, attendees gain:
- A deeper understanding of fetal, maternal, and myometrial physiology in labour
- Sharper clinical judgement – confidently recognising and managing hypoxia, applying national guidance intelligently, and avoiding unnecessary intervention
- Practical insight into complex intrapartum challenges, including meconium, fever, chorioamnionitis, antenatal insults, and more
- Awareness of computerised antenatal CTGs and cutting-edge emerging technologies
- Consolidated learning through hands-on case reviews, group work, and discussions with like-minded clinicians operating at the top of their practice
“This course has been incredibly hands-on and clinically relevant. The most powerful takeaway for me was understanding how intrapartum risk factors can influence fetal response — and how to spot these subtle shifts in real time. The practical cases were invaluable, especially learning from others in an open and engaging environment.” – Dr. Mariana Tomé, Senior Registrar Obstetrician, Clinical Research Fellow, Oxford Labour Monitoring Team
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Fetal monitoring leads
- Labour ward coordinators
- Consultant obstetricians and registrars
- Midwives
- Clinical educators
Join the movement
We know a more holistic approach to fetal monitoring saves lives.
By equipping clinicians with physiological insight and practical tools, we aim to create safer labour wards, better outcomes, and stronger teams.
Join us and shape the future of fetal monitoring. Sign up to receive updates and marketing communications from us here.
For enquiries contact: fetalmonitoring@stgeorges.nhs.uk