ABC Programme Intrapartum Fetal Deterioration (IFD): Training and Resources

This page provides a consolidated training and resource hub for maternity professionals across the East of England who are implementing the Intrapartum Fetal Deterioration (IFD), developing unit skills, or embedding the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) Programme.

The Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) Programme aims to significantly reduce avoidable brain injury during labour by strengthening maternity units’ ability to recognise, escalate, and respond to Intrapartum Fetal Deterioration (IFD) in a timely, consistent, and well‑coordinated manner. 

This page provides a centralised training and resource hub for maternity professionals across the East of England who are implementing the IFD Programme, developing local clinical skills, or embedding the wider ABC Programme within their services.

IFD Intrapartum Tools

RO31 CTG ABC Intrapartum Tool

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RO31 IA ABC Intrapartum Tool

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IFD Communication Activity

RO30a Facilitator Guide for Structured Communication Activity

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RO30b Structured Communication Activity PowerPoint

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RO30c Flashcards for Structured Communication Activity (A6)

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RO8 Communication PowerPoint

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RO8 Communication Narrated PowerPoint

RO8 Communication Narrated Video

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IFD Materials for Runnings Simulations

RO14 Facilitating a Simulation

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RO17 Equipment Checklist IA Simulation

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RO18 Pregnant Actor Instructions IA Simulation

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RO20 Birth Partner Actor Instructions IA Simulation

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RO22 Clinical Instructions IA Simulation

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RO15 Facilitating a Simulation where CTG

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RO16 Equipment Checklist CTG Simulation

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RO19 Pregnant Actor Instructions CTG Simulation

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RO21 Birth Partner Actor Instructions CTG Simulation

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RO23 Clinical Instructions CTG Simulation

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RO25 Printable CTG for Simulation

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RO24 Information for Pre-Populating

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RO26 Clinical Checklists for Observers

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RO27 Communication Checklists for Observers

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RO28 Situational Awareness Checklists for Observers

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RO29 Feedback Checklist for Pregnant Actor

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Training Presentations

RO1 Resource List with QR Codes Template for Trainers

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Ro2 Managing Fetal Deterioration Train-the-Trainers day full PowerPoint

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Ro3 The ABC Approach to Detecting and Responding Handbook

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RO4 The ABC Approach (Session 1) PowerPoint

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RO5 Development of the ABC Approach (Session 2) PowerPoint

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RO6 The ABC Intrapartum Tool (Session 3) PowerPoint

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RO7 Supporting Good Practice (Session 4) PowerPoint

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RO8 Communication (Session 5) PowerPoint

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RO10 Simulation Safety (Session 6) PowerPoint

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RO11 Managing Fetal Deterioration Local Training Summary PowerPoint

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RO12 Managing Fetal Deterioration Local Training Summary Narrated PowerPoint

RO12 Managing Fetal Deterioration Local Training Summary Video

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RO13 Local Trainers Flowchart for Resources

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RO32 Key Reference Guide

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RO34 Good Practice Guide

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