Fetal Distress - ț̢
A nonreassuring fetal status (NRFS) indicating that the FETUS is compromised (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 1988). It can be identified by sub-optimal values in FETAL HEART RATE; oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD; and other parameters.
Synonyms : Fetal Status, Nonreassuring
Fetal Growth Retardation - ț̢
The failure of a FETUS to attain its expected FETAL GROWTH at any GESTATIONAL AGE.
Fetal Heart - ț̢
The heart of the fetus of any viviparous animal. It refers to the heart in the postembryonic period and is differentiated from the embryonic heart (HEART/embryology) only on the basis of time.
Fetal Hemoglobin - ț̢
The major component of hemoglobin in the fetus. This HEMOGLOBIN has two alpha and two gamma polypeptide subunits in comparison to normal adult hemoglobin, which has two alpha and two beta polypeptide subunits. Fetal hemoglobin concentrations can be elevated (usually above 0.5%) in children and adults affected by LEUKEMIA and several types of ANEMIA.
Synonyms : Hemoglobin, Fetal
Fetal Hypoxia - ț̢
Deficient oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD.