Standard values The contractions recorder records both the infant’s heart activity and the maternal contractions. Fetal heart activity is expressed as heart rate in beats per minute. As a rule, it should be between 110 and 150 beats per minute (also: beats per minute, short: bpm). Towards the time of birth it can even increase … Standard values | Monitoring of heart sounds and contractions
When should the measurement start? In principle, a contraceptive pen is more useful for monitoring advanced pregnancy or the birth process. In case of imminent premature birth or risk constellations of the mother such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, infections, vaginal bleeding or abnormalities of the child in the ultrasound, a CTG examination should … When should the measurement start? | Monitoring of heart sounds and contractions
Heart Sounds The heart rate of the unborn child is determined during a cardiotocogram (CTG) with the help of the child’s heart sounds. This is done technically using a Doppler ultrasound, from which a signal is emitted and the time is measured until the signal is reflected by the child’s heart and returned to the … Heart Sounds | Monitoring of heart sounds and contractions
Examinations during pregnancy are very important as they provide a way to monitor the unborn child in its growth and development. In the following you will find an overview and short explanation of the most important examinations during pregnancy. For further information, you will find a link to the main article on the respective disease … Examinations during pregnancy
Preventive medical checkups At each check-up appointment the body weight is determined and the blood pressure is measured. Excessive weight gain may indicate water retention in the legs, as may occur in pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a disease in pregnancy that is associated with high blood pressure and can complicate both the pregnancy and the puerperium. … Preventive medical checkups | Examinations during pregnancy
Sonography According to the maternity guidelines, three ultrasound examinations are planned during pregnancy. The first takes place between the 9th and 12th week of pregnancy. During this first examination, it is checked whether the embryo is properly in the uterus and whether there is a multiple pregnancy. It is then checked whether the embryo is … Sonography | Examinations during pregnancy
CTG Cardiotocography (abbreviation CTG) is an ultrasound-based procedure to measure the heart rate of the fetus. At the same time, the mother’s contractions are recorded using a pressure gauge (tocogram). A CTG is routinely recorded in the delivery room and during delivery. Other reasons for a CTG examination are, for example The maternity guidelines do … CTG | Examinations during pregnancy
