Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring

External Fetal Heart Monitoring, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Internal Fetal Heart Monitoring

Risks

Studies show that electronic fetal monitoring may be linked to an increase in cesarean deliveries and in the use of a vacuum or forceps during delivery.¹

There is a slight risk of infection for your baby when internal monitoring is done.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: June 28, 2008
Medical Review:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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