Oxford University develops new tool to identify childbirth complication risks earlier
Health

Oxford University develops new tool to identify childbirth complication risks earlier

Researchers at Oxford University have developed a new risk assessment tool, Fit4Labour, designed to identify potential childbirth complications significantly earlier in labour. The tool combines standard foetal heart rate monitoring with clinical data, offering a more objective assessment than current methods.

By Brad Burgess | 16 October 2026

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