A new revolutionary device has been developed by scientists from The University of Nottingham which has the potential to benefit 70,000 at risk babies a year in the UK alone. This small device the size of a mobile phone can save the life of an unborn child. It is so easy to use that the mother’s-to-be can keep a regular check on their baby’s heart beat without having to go into hospital and be attached to a machine. The device called fetal heart monitor will be especially helpful in monitoring fetuses whose mothers have medical conditions like diabetes and autoimmune conditions. It will also be useful in monitoring fetuses identified as growing poorly or where it is suspected that the placenta is unhealthy and hence the fetus may become compromised due to lack of oxygen.

The monitor lets doctors read signals produced naturally by the unborn baby’s heart.
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