Type and duration of fetal heart rate monitoring after maternal trauma

Fetal heart rate and uterine monitoring are performed, when feasible. This monitoring should not interfere with the acute emergency care required to stabilize the mother. The 24 weeks of gestation decision point assumes that this is the gestational age at which delivery for fetal indications and aggressive neonatal resuscitation will be considered. Some clinicians and patients may choose a lower or higher threshold or may use the information as a maternal vital sign, even if delivery would not be considered.