A unique but common problem is heartbeat coincidence (HBC).
This occurs when the foetal heart rate value displayed on the
monitor originates from the maternal heart source, or in multiple
gestations, the foetal heart rate from one foetus mimics another
foetus.
Factors such as the baby's position or abnormal heart rates for
either foetus or mother can cause HBC.
This all of course raises the question of these Catholic hospitals
claiming to be able to determine—conclusively—that there is, or
is not a foetal heartbeat, and therefore make an accurate assessment
of a live foetus. In simple terms, the ultrasound may be registering
the mother's heartbeat instead.
This occurs when the foetal heart rate value displayed on the
monitor originates from the maternal heart source, or in multiple
gestations, the foetal heart rate from one foetus mimics another
foetus.
Factors such as the baby's position or abnormal heart rates for
either foetus or mother can cause HBC.
This all of course raises the question of these Catholic hospitals
claiming to be able to determine—conclusively—that there is, or
is not a foetal heartbeat, and therefore make an accurate assessment
of a live foetus. In simple terms, the ultrasound may be registering
the mother's heartbeat instead.
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