Does a physiology-based interpretation of cardiotocography allow to dispense with second-line methods? A cross-sectional online survey.

Participation in a training course in physiology-based interpretation of CTG could be associated with a less frequent use of second-line method at the cost of more frequently continuing labour with the risk compromising foetal and maternal well-being. Additional studies are required to determine whether this change in attitude is safe for the foetal well-being.