What is fetal monitoring?

Fetal monitoring during labour is where your doctor keeps track of your baby’s heart rate, using a electronic fetal monitor or handheld Doppler device, to find out your baby’s progress and assess how your baby is tolerating your contractions. For more information, here are two useful articles to refer to: http://www.babycenter.com/0_fetal-monitoring_1451559.bc http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/labor-and-delivery/procedures-and-interventions/electronic-fetal-monitoring.aspx