Fetal Monitoring
Fetal heart rate monitoring may help detect changes in the normal heart rate pattern during pregnancy. If certain changes are detected, steps can be taken to help treat the underlying problem. Fetal heart rate monitoring also can help prevent treatments that are not needed. A normal fetal heart rate can reassure both you and your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn) that it is safe to continue pregnancy if no other problems are present.