fetal

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They needed to wait until Waldorf went into labor on her own or showed signs of a dangerous infection, or until the fetal heartbeat ended.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The next, she was being rushed into emergency surgery, her daughter’s heart rate dropping precipitously on the fetal monitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

"I get into bed in the fetal position and my shoulder is absolutely killing me."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Some previous studies have indicated risks of acetaminophen to fetal development, but others have found no link, the Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The pain made him dizzy and faint, and he lay on his side, crouched in the fetal position, his eyes closed.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green