See Also: Fetal distress(health)
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fetal(medicine)
Fetal(health)
Distress(medicine)
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distress(1)(dictionary)
Fetal fibronectin(health)
Dystocia, fetal(health)
Fetal surgery(health)

Fetal distress (health)


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.