Electronic Fetal Monitor (Noun)
Meaning
An electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- During labor, Sarah was hooked up to an electronic fetal monitor to track the baby's heart rate and her own contractions.
- The nurse adjusted the electronic fetal monitor strapped to Emily's belly to get a clearer reading of the baby's heartbeat.
- The electronic fetal monitor beeping beside her bed was the only sound in the quiet hospital room where Rachel lay in labor.
- After a few hours of active labor, the doctor ordered an electronic fetal monitor to be attached to Lisa's abdomen to closely track the baby's vital signs.
- According to hospital policy, all high-risk pregnancies required the use of an electronic fetal monitor during labor to ensure the baby's safety.