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. 1977 Apr 9;1(6066):936-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.6066.936.

Evaluation of fetal wellbeing by antepartum fetal heart monitoring

A M Flynn, J Kelly

Evaluation of fetal wellbeing by antepartum fetal heart monitoring

A M Flynn et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

The value of antenatal fetal heart rate monitoring was assessed in 301 patients. Tracings from each patient were classified as "reactive" or "non-reactive." Perinatal mortality, fetal distress in labour, caesarean section for fetal distress, and the incidence of low Apgar scores were all significantly increased in the non-reactive group.

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