Fetal monitoring

Electronic fetal monitoring is a procedure in which instruments are used to continuously record the heartbeat of the fetus and the contractions of the woman's uterus during labor. The method that is used depends on the policy of your ob-gyn or hospital, your risk of problems, and how your labor is going.This is often done during prenatal visits to count the fetal heart rate. Fetal monitoring may also help show problems in the baby during late pregnancy and labor. It can show if other testing or a C-section may be needed.