Human fetal blood was obtained by cordocentesis from 38 second & third trimester high-risk fetuses. For 31 of these gestations, simultaneously-obtained maternal blood was also available. 14 of the 38 ...

Fetal heart rate (FHR) is one of the most critical indicators of a baby's well-being and development during pregnancy. It measures the number of times the baby's heart beats per minute (bpm) while in ...

A healthy fetal heart rate ranges between 110 and 160 beats per minute. A heart rate that is faster or slower than this may indicate that there is an issue that needs further attention. An arrhythmia, ...