Foetal 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 foetal monitor to the expectant mother's abdomen to track the baby's heart rate.
- During labour, the foetal monitor beeped steadily, reassurance that the baby's heart was beating strongly.
- The midwife explained the readings on the foetal monitor to the anxious first-time mother, reassuring her that all was well.
- After a brief scare when the baby's heart rate dropped, the foetal monitor showed a steady return to normal rhythms.
- As contractions intensified, the foetal monitor provided crucial information to guide the medical team's decisions on the baby's progress.