Fetal heart rate monitoring is a crucial component of prenatal care to assess the well-being of the developing fetus during pregnancy. It involves tracking the heart rate of the fetus, which provides valuable information about the baby's oxygen supply, overall health, and response to stress. There are two main methods of fetal heart rate monitoring: Intermittent Auscultation: This involves using a handheld Doppler device or a stethoscope to listen to the fetal heart rate at regular intervals. It's a non-invasive and cost-effective method suitable for low-risk pregnancies. However, it may not provide continuous monitoring and might miss sudden changes in the fetal heart rate. Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): This method uses specialized equipment to continuously monitor the fetal heart rate and uterine contractions. It involves placing two sensors on the mother's abdomen - one to measure the fetal heart rate and another to monitor uterine contractions. The information i...