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External fetal heart rate monitoring is done during pregnancy, labour, and delivery. It is done to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the duration of the contractions of your uterus.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineFemi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and GynecologyAdam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
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