Fetal Heart Rate: What’s Normal?

Hearing your baby’s heart beat for the very first time is one of the magical moments in any pregnancy. When you hear your baby, it makes the pregnancy feel so real and exciting. For most women, this is one of the highlights of pregnancy. It’s our evidence that the baby is healthy and strong. Your medical caregiver will probably monitor the heart beat at every visit. You may make a mental note of the baby’s heart rate and compare this number at each visit. Any change in this number may make you nervous. You need to keep in mind that … Continue reading