During 1st stage of labor, FHR should be auscultated in low risk pregnancy after every:: (A) 10 mins, (B) 15 mins, (C) 30 mins, (D) 45 mins
Answer is C. Ans. is c, i.e. 30 minutesAuscultation of fetal heart sounds is a very good way of intrapartum fetal monitoring. Fetal heart sounds should be auscultated as here. 1st stage2nd stageLow riskevery 30 minsevery 15 minsHigh riskevery 15 minsevery 5 mins