
"The goal is to be able to anticipate on the clinical deterioration of a fetus rather than having to react to the reality."
3/20/2023When complications occur in pregnancy or childbirth, the frequency and variability of the heartbeat gives an indication of the health status of unborn or premature infants. The way this is currently monitored is mainly a snapshot. Chantal Eenkhoorn is investigating new ways to continuously monitor heart rate patterns in fetuses.