Fetal & Maternal Monitor

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.

Fetoheart Sonic Aid Doppler (clinic/hospital use)

A Fetoheart Sonic Aid Doppler (Fetal Doppler) is a Class II medical ultrasound device (2-3 MHz probe) for real-time detection and audible/visual display of fetal heart rate in clinical obstetric settings from 10-12 weeks gestation. Features include handheld or tabletop console, waterproof probe, digital heart rate display (30-240 bpm), amplified speaker, headphone jack, and rechargeable battery or AC power operation. Continuous wave or pulsed wave Doppler technology with auto-correlation signal processing rejects maternal artifact. Primary clinical applications include fetal heart rate detection and monitoring during routine prenatal visits, confirmation of fetal viability in first trimester, intermittent fetal monitoring during labor, non-stress test administration, multiple gestation assessment, fetal presentation determination, and post-procedure confirmation (amniocentesis, CVS, ECV). Critical safety considerations include following ALARA principle (minimum necessary exposure), appropriate ultrasound gel use, probe pressure avoidance, infection control (probe cleaning between patients), differentiation of fetal from maternal signals, and interpretation by qualified providers. Essential equipment in outpatient obstetric clinics, hospital labor and delivery units, and prenatal care settings.