foetal distress

• Medizinischer Begriff für Anzeichen dafür, dass es dem ungeborenen Kind während der Schwangerschaft oder unter der Geburt schlecht geht, oft durch Sauerstoffmangel oder andere Komplikationen bedingt, die eine sofortige medizinische Behandlung erfordern.

A medical term referring to signs that a fetus is not well during pregnancy or labor, often indicating oxygen deprivation or other complications requiring urgent medical attention.

1. Medical condition in pregnancyC1formal

   A condition during pregnancy or labor where the fetus shows signs of inadequate oxygen supply or other stress, often detected by abnormal heart rate patterns.

   Fetale Notlage

   • The doctor monitored the baby for signs of foetal distress during labor.
   • Foetal distress can be an indication for an emergency cesarean section.
   • The nurse noted a drop in the fetal heart rate, suggesting foetal distress.