A condition, usually discovered in labor, in which the fetal heartbeat follows an abnormal pattern. The fetal heartbeat is recorded using electronic fetal monitoring. The acid balance of the fetal blood is measured, and labor is allowed to continue if it falls within prescribed ranges, and the abnormal heartbeat does not recur or persist. If nescessary, attempts will be made to stabilize the fetus by administering oxygen to the mother, increasing her fluid intake or prescribing an agent to help the uterus relax. In some cases a cesarean section may be required.
is a term generally used to describe hypoxia, or lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can result in damage or death if not reversed or the fetus delivered immediately. The signs of fetal distress include a slow heartbeat and the absence of fetal movement.
A rapid change in the baby's activity or heartbeat, or me conium-stained amniotic fluid is considered fetal distress which indicates that the baby's life may be in danger; most often as a result of too little oxygen.
An evident change in fetal activity or heartbeat; a term used to predict fetal hypoxia (a defieciency in the amount of oxygen passing to the fetus) which may lead to meconium stained amniotic fluid, indicating the fetus's well-being may be jeopardized
an abnormal condition of a fetus; usually discovered during pregnancy and characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm
alteration in the well-being of the baby during labor, indicated by a change in the fetal heart tone pattern and/or meconium staining.
A sign that the baby may be having problems before delivery.
Problems with the fetus during labor. When the fetus does not get enough oxygen from the placenta and becomes "distressed", immediate delivery is sometimes required.
When the baby does not move for a time or has a slower-than-normal heartbeat; may indicate he is not receiving enough oxygen
A condition characterised by an abnormal heart rate or the presence of meconium (the baby's first bowel movement) in the amniotic fluid, due to the lack of oxygen supply.
Physical distress experienced by a fetus because of lack of oxygen.
Signs of fetal distress - including slowed heartbeat or absence of fetal movement - are watched for throughout labour. If a fetus's life is believed to be in danger, usually because of lack of oxygen, the immediate delivery of the baby is called for.
A term used when there is some indication that the baby may not be receiving enough oxygen during labour.
When a fetus's life is believed to be in danger, most often because of too little oxygen. Signs of fetal distress -- including slowed heartbeat or absence of fetal movement -- call for immediate delivery of the baby.
When a fetus is not receiving enough oxygen. Signs of fetal distress include a slowed heartbeat or absence of fetal movement. Immediate delivery of the baby is warranted when there is fetal distress.
Sometimes the strength of labour contractions can reduce the baby’s oxygen supply, causing the baby to become distressed. This is usually indicated by a persistently abnormal heartbeat or an irregular rhythm.
A situation, usually detected by an abnormal heartbeat or an irregular rhythm observed during fetal monitoring. These problems can occur before birth or during labor.
When the baby is not getting enough oxygen or is experiencing some other complication. Immediate delivery may be required.
Change in fetal activity or heartbeat, or meconium-stained amniotic fluid, indicating the fetus is in potential jeopardy.
In medicine (obstetrics), fetal distress is the presence of signs in a pregnant woman—before or during childbirth—that the fetus is not well or is becoming excessively fatigued.
