Presenter: Lisa Miller, Allison Rodriguez

The management of category II fetal heart rate tracings often prompts challenging conversations among clinicians in intrapartum settings. This interactive session uses case studies and group discussion to support standardized, evidence-based interpretation, collaborative decision-making, and effective communication strategies. Participants will explore how to create and reinforce a shared mental model in Category 2 interpretation & management, create individualized plans of care based on context, and utilize an interdisciplinary safety-focused approach. The session with include a FHR tracings practicum as well as risk reduction and risk mitigation approaches, including documentation strategies and conflict resolution.