A member asked:

I am 21 weeks pregnant and today when i checked fetal hr it is 139 per minute but hefore 5 weks it was 157 per minute..is it ok and normal..

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It's fine: That rate is still within the normal range. It is important actually that fetal heart rate varies - it should not be just one rate. It should rise when baby active or stimulated and be a little slower when baby asleep. This is called fetal heart rate variability and is a good thing.

Answered 10/23/2017

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