Fetal Distress

In this lesson we will discuss what Fetal Distress during labor means, how fetal wellbeing is assessed with fetal heart rate monitoring, and why it is an emergency.  Then we will cover risks and causes and nursing interventions.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Define Fetal Distress and why it is an emergency
2. Describe 2 basic fetal heart interpretations that are indicators of distress
3. Identify 2-3 maternal or fetal risk factors for fetal distress
4. Describe 2-3 nursing interventions to manage fetal distress