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Review Papers | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 1510 - 1517 | India
Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring and its Correlation with Umbilical Cord Blood Lactate Levels and Early Neonatal Outcome
Abstract: Accurate intrapartum fetal monitoring is crucial for detecting hypoxia, and while CTG is useful, its limitations and false positives make biochemical markers like umbilical cord lactate essential, as elevated lactate more reliably indicates metabolic acidosis and adverse neonatal outcomes; combining CTG with lactate improves diagnostic precision, guides interventions more effectively, and reduces unnecessary procedures. Conclusion: Integrating cord lactate with CTG improves accuracy in detecting fetal hypoxia, reduces false positives and unnecessary interventions, and better predicts neonatal outcomes, offering a more reliable, evidence-based intrapartum monitoring approach.
Keywords: intrapartum fetal monitoring, cardiotocography, CTG, umbilical cord blood lactate, fetal hypoxia, metabolic acidosis, neonatal outcomes, birth asphyxia, biochemical markers, fetal distress, neonatal morbidity, fetal acid?base status
How to Cite?: Dr. Isha Shah, Dr. Manisha Gupta, Dr. Alpana Agrawal, Dr. Nayya Saini, "Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring and its Correlation with Umbilical Cord Blood Lactate Levels and Early Neonatal Outcome", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1510-1517, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26219125751, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26219125751