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Fetal Distress
For Fetal Distress we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Baby, Medical and Pregnancy.
Fetal Distress (Baby) 
When a fetus's life is believed to be in danger, most often because of too little oxygen. Signs of fetal distress -- including slowed heartbeat or absence of fetal movement -- call for immediate delivery of the baby.
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Fetal Distress (Medical)
Physical distress experiencd by a fetus because of lack of oxygen
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Fetal Distress (Pregnancy)
A rapid change in the babys activity or heartbeat, or me conium-stained amniotic fluid is considered fetal distress which indicates that the babys life may be in danger; most often as a result of too little oxygen.
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