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Assessing Foetal Well-being
Continuous foetal monitoring during the total course of pregnancy is known as assessment of foetal well-being.
OBJECTIVES
- Assess foetal health status.
- Count FHR.
- Identify foetal anomalies.
- Assess foetal maturity and growth.
METHODS OF FOETAL ASSESSMENT
- Auscultation of FHR
- Recording biophysical profile (BPP) of the foetus
- Biochemical assessment of foetus
- Electronic foetal monitoring (EFM)
1. AUSCULTATION OF FHR
FHR is checked on routine visits. It can be heard at 12 weeks using a Doppler device and 18–20 weeks onwards using a fetoscope.
Equipment:
- Fetoscope/Doppler device/Pinard’s fetoscope/stethoscope
- Draping sheet
Procedure:
1. | Prepare the woman. |
2. | Explain the procedure and the information ... |
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