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
- The nurse attached the fetal monitor to the mother's abdomen to track the baby's heartbeat during labor.
- The fetal monitor beeped loudly as it picked up the rapid heartbeat of the fetus during a particularly intense contraction.
- The doctor used the fetal monitor to assess the well-being of the fetus and determine the best course of action during the delivery.
- The expectant mother was relieved to hear the steady beat of her baby's heart on the fetal monitor as she progressed through labor.
- The medical team quickly checked the fetal monitor to ensure the baby's heart rate was stable after a sudden drop in the mother's blood pressure.