Autonomic response to fetal acidosis using an experimental sheep model

ConclusionThis protocol allowed us to identify the progressive onset of fetal acidosis in an experimental model close to labor. Fetal Stress Index is a heart rate variability method that varies with acidosis and indicates an increase in parasympathetic nervous system activity in response to fetal acidosis.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - January 24, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research