Fetal Scalp Stimulation

A prenatal test that is used to determine the well-being of the developing fetus while in the uterus. When pressure or pnching is applied to the scalp, the healthcare provider is looking to see how the baby responds.

fetal scalp stimulation

Type: Term Definitions: 1. intrapartum test for fetal well-being; acceleration of the fetal heart rate in response to digital or forceps stimulation of scalp is associated with a normal scalp blood pH.
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Fetal scalp stimulation

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