Foetal Distress
During labour, your doctor, midwife or birth attendant will check for signs of distress Any warning signs, such as slowed heartbeat or absence of foetal movement is monitored.
Foetal distress
About foetal distress
How will my caregiver know?
What can I do?
Signs of foetal distress
Fresh meconium-stained liquor
Intra-uterine growth retardation
Bleeding before the onset of labour
Previous post-partum haemorrhage
If you have an intravenous infusion
Severe pre-eclampsia or raised blood pressure ...
Many studies have come to the conclusion that increase of umbilical artery S/D ratio was associated with increased incidence of cord around the neck, moderate and severe hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, mode of delivery, foetal distress and IUGR.
Pregnancy and travel
Internal vaginal examinations
Premature labour
How to time contractions
About foetal distress
First breastfeed
Post pregnancy weight loss
Coping with a miscarriage
Pregnancy photography ...
 See also: Pregnancy, Vagina, Contractions, Miscarriage, Contraction
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