Question

Which is the most appropriate method of intrapartum fetal monitoring when a woman has a history of hypertension during pregnancy?

Answer 1

Answer is continuous electronic fetal monitoring

Step-by-step explanation:

A pregnant woman with the history of hypertension need to be put under continuous electronic fetal monitoring. This is to prevent a condition known as fetal hypoxia.

Fetal hypoxia occurs when there is not adequate supply of oxygen to the fetus.

Note that, hypertension reduce the rate of flow of blood to the placenta, and this will result to the baby not getting enough nutrients and oxygen, leading to the birth of baby with low weight, because the growth of the baby will be affected.