fetal distress

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an abnormal condition of a fetus; usually discovered during pregnancy and characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm

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fetal distress syndrome
An abnormal condition of a fetus during gestation or at the time of delivery, marked by altered heart rate or rhythm and leading to compromised blood flow or changes in blood chemistry
foetal distress
condition in which a foetus is in danger due to breathing problems