Monitor Fetal Heart Rate to Prevent Birth Disorders
Naturally, parents want to find out what the normal fetal heart rate is. Unfortunately, until now there is no provision regarding how many normal heart beats in the womb. Although there is no mutual agreement, international guidelines state that the recommended normal fetal heart rate is 110-150 beats per minute or 110-160 beats per minute. But on the other hand, a study states that the normal fetal heart rate ranges from 120-160 beats per minute. The data itself was obtained from a 2000-2007 study in Germany. The Importance of Monitoring Fetal Heart Rate Fetal heart rate needs to be monitored, especially during labor and shortly after the baby is born using special equipment. The purpose of this monitoring is to help detect changes in heart rate patterns during labor. A pattern of heart rate that is too fast or too slow indicates the possibility of problems with the fetus, such as lack of oxygen. When a change in heart rate pattern is seen, treatment steps can be taken to antic