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Pregant and doctor said that the baby heart beat is slow what are some options?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Fetal bradycardia is: Usually transient, but may be important. If it persists, your OB may refer to a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease & cardiac arrhythmias & to a perinatologist or fetal-maternal medicine specialist. Other causes include maternal medications, maternal hypotension &, depending on gestational age, compression of the umbilical cord.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Depends on how slow: If heart rate of fetus is slower than 100 beats/minute definitely would recommend a high risk perinatal/pediatric cardiology opinion. Also recommend work up for maternal sle.

Answered 4/5/2016

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Fetal heart : It is important to know how slow , baby might have heart block they should do detailed fetal echo ...

Answered 7/3/2015

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