Fetal monitors are medical devices designed to monitor the condition of the fetus during pregnancy and labor. They are used in obstetrics and gynecology to detect possible fetal developmental abnormalities and to take timely corrective action.
Fetal monitors are attached to a pregnant woman’s abdomen using an ultrasound sensor that registers the fetal heartbeat. The sensor transmits the signal to the monitor, which displays the fetal heart rate as a graph.
Fetal monitors are used for antenatal diagnostics, which includes assessing the condition of the fetus during pregnancy and detecting possible pathologies. They are also used during labor to monitor the fetal heartbeat and detect signs of hypoxia.
Fetal monitors allow timely detection of fetal developmental pathologies and enable corrective action. They reduce the risk of perinatal complications and mortality, and improve the quality of medical care for pregnant women and newborns.
