Geraldton Hospital’s Maternity Unit has been fortunate to receive a new Cardiotocograph (CTG) monitor, courtesy of funds from the Telethon Trust.

The new monitor will greatly enhance maternity services in the Midwest.

This state-of-the-art technology utilises telemetry to monitor the baby throughout the labour process, giving women the option to move around freely during labour while the baby’s vital signs are constantly monitored.

Upright positioning and mobility in labour are known to contribute to shortened labour and improved birth outcomes.

The CTG monitor for Geraldton Hospital was purchased as part of grants totaling almost half a million dollars from the Telethon Trust, including $168,180 for ten telemetry units for foetal monitors. The units are also being installed in hospitals at Narrogin, Northam, Broome, Kununurra, Derby, Karratha, Port Hedland, Carnarvon, Katanning and Albany.

The WA Country Health Service – Midwest and Geraldton Hospital midwives sincerely thank the Telethon Trust for their generous donation.