Tag: fetal heart rate

January 23, 2026 / Mohammed looti

FETAL DISTRESS

Fetal Distress: A Review of Diagnosis and Management Fetal distress is a critical obstetric condition characterized by evidence that the fetus is experiencing physiological stress, most commonly due to hypoxia, or oxygen deprivation, during the perinatal period, particularly throughout labor and delivery. This state signifies a failure of the intrauterine environment to meet the metabolic […]

November 30, 2025 / Mohammed looti

FETAL MONITORING

Definition and Foundational Principles of Fetal Monitoring Fetal monitoring is defined as the systematic measurement of the physiological characteristics of the fetus, a critical component of modern obstetrical care. This comprehensive process is utilized primarily to assess the overall well-being and status of the unborn child, both in the period preceding the onset of labor, […]