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What does it mean when fetal heart rate is low at 16 wks?

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Probably not good: Heart reflects baby 's health.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 10/30/2013

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