Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child. I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has appeared with a series of conditions, and I am also very worried, afraid that the child will become worse. Please ask, what fetal heart rate is considered normal?Doctor's answer:
Normal fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160 beats per minute, sometimes it may be a bit faster and not very regular. By the end of pregnancy, it becomes more regular. Sometimes there may be brief pauses or the rate may reach 180 beats per minute, which are all normal phenomena. However, if there is frequent and prolonged tachycardia, it needs attention. If the heart rate is <120 beats per minute or >160 beats per minute, repeat the check every 10-20 minutes. If it is still abnormal, it may indicate fetal hypoxia in the uterus. If the fetal heart rate is outside the normal range and accompanied by irregularity, it suggests more severe fetal hypoxia.During the examination, if tachycardia is only occasionally detected, it is necessary to check more frequently. If the heart rate remains consistently elevated, further fetal heart rate monitoring is required. If abnormalities are found, oxygen therapy should be administered under the guidance of a doctor to observe changes in the fetal heart rate. Wishing you a happy pregnancy!