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Fetal Assessment

Fetal and Newborn AssessmentModern obstetrics provides us with tests that assess the health of the baby from conception through birth. While there are never guarantees that a baby will be perfect, fetal testing can be lifesaving, particularly in high-risk pregnancies. Learn about techniques of fetal assessment that may benefit your baby.
 Fetal Assessment Topics
* Your Newborn in the Delivery Room
* The Apgar Score
* What Ultrasound Can Show You During Pregnancy
* Charting Your Kick Counts
* Fetal Movement Counts
* Contraction Stress Test
* Non-stress Testing
* The Biophysical Profile
* Fetal Assessment in the Third Trimester
* The 'Crown-Rump' Measurement
* Amniocentesis for Second Trimester Diagnosis
* Triple Check Testing in Pregnancy
* The Triple Check Decision
* Internal Fetal Heart-Rate Monitoring
* Fetal Monitoring in Labor
* Internal Contraction Monitoring
* Low-Tech Fetal Monitoring in Labor
 Questions From Other Parents
? Evaluating cervical dilation
? Variation in Fetal Movement
? Confusing Amniocentesis Results
? Feeling Baby's Heartbeat
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