Live Q&A: Consensus Guidelines for Intermittent Auscultation in U.S. Community Birth Settings

September 29th, 2025

Variation in IA practice and language across the U.S. has made alignment difficult—until now. Join the authors for a guided walkthrough of the Consensus Guidelines for Intermittent Auscultation and an open Q&A.

What to expect

  • A concise overview of the new Consensus Guidelines

  • Why IA is the gold standard for fetal monitoring in low-risk pregnancies—and how to use it consistently in community settings

  • Live Q&A with the authors

You’ll learn about the national minimum standard for:

  • Readiness & assessment: who, when, and how

  • Cadence & technique across labor phases

  • Interpretation & documentation that support communication and continuity

  • Clinical decision-making: when to re-assess, consult, or transport

  • Priorities for future research to strengthen the evidence base

How they got there: Over 21 months, a collaborative workgroup of educators, practicing midwives, quality improvement experts, and birth professionals reviewed evidence, incorporated clinical experience, sought organizational input, and refined recommendations through multiple feedback rounds.

If you use IA in home or birth center settings, or teach those who do, this session is for you.