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What is the definition or description of: fetal distress?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fetal distress: Fetal distress = an imprecise term which refers to signs that a fetus is not well during childbirth or pregnancy.

Answered 6/9/2017

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