Birthright - Obstetrics

Street Address

Suite 9
9 St Mark's Road
Remuera
Auckland

Postal Address

PO Box 128 123
Remuera
Auckland 1541

Contact Details

Phone (09) 523 1992
Fax (09) 523 1442
Email reception@birthright.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: birthrht

Foetal Distress

A foetus is the name given to an unborn baby after the eighth week of pregnancy until birth. Foetal distress is a very general term that is used to describe any unborn baby that is showing signs of agitation, usually during labour and delivery. Signs of distress are usually diagnosed by changes in the speed of the unborn baby’s heartbeat and/or a decrease in the oxygen levels of the baby’s blood.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/obstetrics-and-gynaecology/birthright-obstetrics/