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, Abigail Wenham, 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
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
Upcoming course dates
8 & 9 November 2025 in John Parker Lecture Theatre, Atkinson Morley Wing, St George’s University Hospital (8:30am – 5:00pm for both days)
Register today – places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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