Mosby’s Pocket Guide to Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring is a trusted, compact clinical reference designed for nurses, midwives, and obstetric care providers working in labor and delivery settings. It delivers clear, evidence-based guidance on reading and responding to fetal heart rate patterns right at the bedside, helping clinicians make confident, timely decisions when it matters most.

About the Authors

Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD is a nationally recognized expert in perinatal risk management and patient safety, bringing decades of clinical and legal insight to obstetric nursing education. David A. Miller, MD is a respected maternal-fetal medicine specialist whose clinical research shapes modern obstetric practice. Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP is an experienced perinatal clinical nurse specialist with deep expertise in fetal surveillance and high-risk pregnancy care. Together, they bring a rare combination of clinical depth, academic authority, and real-world experience to this essential nursing resource.

Who Is This Book For?

This guide is written for labor and delivery nurses, student nurses, certified nurse-midwives, and obstetric care providers who need a fast, reliable reference during clinical shifts. If you work in perinatal care or are preparing for nursing certification exams like RNC-OB or C-EFM, this book is built for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What topics does Mosby’s Pocket Guide to Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring cover? The guide covers fetal heart rate baseline interpretation, variability, accelerations, early and late decelerations, variable decelerations, uterine activity monitoring, and evidence-based nursing interventions. It also explains the NICHD classification system used in hospitals across the United States.

Q2: Is this book useful for nursing students preparing for the RNC-OB or C-EFM certification exam? Yes, absolutely. The clear explanations and clinical examples make this guide a great study companion for nurses preparing for perinatal nursing certification exams. It reinforces core monitoring concepts in a format that is easy to review quickly.

Q3: Is this a beginner-friendly book or is it only for experienced nurses? This guide works well for both. New nurses will appreciate the straightforward explanations and step-by-step approach, while experienced clinicians will find it a valuable quick reference for refreshing knowledge or confirming clinical decisions during busy shifts.

Q4: How is this pocket guide different from a full-size nursing textbook on fetal monitoring? Unlike heavy textbooks, this pocket guide is designed for bedside use. It is compact, easy to navigate under pressure, and focused on practical application rather than lengthy theory. You get the essential information in a format that fits in a scrub pocket and supports fast clinical decision-making.