Originally Posted by Josie

In many units midwives and students have to carry thier own thermometer for obs - nenatal axilla - after birth and on the ward. Many dont have baby tympanics so this is the only way of ensuring babes temperature.

Does having a thermometer sound a bit odd to you then? How do you do your obs in your trust? Its good getting this feedback so we can see what goes on in different trusts.

Thanks D:)