Nurses should be aware that accelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR):

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Acceleration of the FHR is defined as a visually apparent abrupt (only to peak 30 seconds)increase in FHR above the baseline rate.Periodic accelerations occur with uterine contractions (UCs)and usually are seen with breech presentations.Episodic accelerations occur during fetal movement and are indications of fetal well-being.Preterm accelerations peak at 10 beats/min above the baseline and last for at least 10 seconds.Periodic accelerations occur with UCs and usually are seen with breech presentations.Episodic accelerations occur during fetal movement and are indications of fetal well-being.

Nurses Should Be Aware That Accelerations in the Fetal Heart