Pregnancy: Labor & Delivery

  • Contraction Stress Test

    Medical Test
    02/22/08, Healthwise

    A contraction stress test checks to see if your unborn baby (fetus) will stay healthy during the reduced oxygen levels that normally occur during contractions when you are in labor. The test includes external fetal heart monitoring (n

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  • Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring

    Medical Test
    06/28/08, Healthwise

    Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the strength and duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to

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