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A Fetal & Maternal Monitor is an electronic monitoring system that simultaneously records fetal heart rate (via external ultrasound or internal scalp electrode), uterine contractions (via external tocodynamometer or intrauterine pressure catheter), and maternal vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation). Used for antepartum and intrapartum fetal assessment, non-stress tests, contraction stress tests, and monitoring of high-risk pregnancies including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and multiple gestations. Features high-resolution display, continuous paper recording, alarm systems for fetal distress, and data storage for medical records. External monitoring is non-invasive for routine use; internal monitoring provides more accurate data but requires ruptured membranes and cervical dilation. Class II medical device requiring FDA clearance and qualified interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns. Essential for assessing fetal well-being and guiding obstetric interventions.