The fetal heart rate is typically between 110 and 160 beats per minute. Variations in the heart rate can provide clues about the fetus's well-being.
Baseline Rate: The average heart rate over a 10-minute period. Variability: The fluctuations in the baseline rate, which indicate a healthy, responsive nervous system. Accelerations: Temporary increases in the heart rate, often associated with fetal movements. Decelerations: Temporary decreases in the heart rate. There are different types, including early, late, and variable decelerations, each with different implications.
