Fetal monitoring

In the fetal monitoring unit, we evaluate the well-being of both the mother and the fetus throughout the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, ensuring a safe passage towards childbirth.

Who should undergo monitoring?

• Pregnancies exceeding 40 weeks
• Follow-up at high-risk pregnancy clinics in Sheba
• Women referred for condition assessment due to issues found during initial community follow-up by doctors
• Women discharged from hospitalization in a high-risk pregnancy unit
• Women undergoing treatments and tests that require fetal condition monitoring
• For cesarean sections
• Prenatal counseling

What is checked in the monitoring?

• Vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature.
• Tests for the early stage detection of pregnancy complications 
• Electronic monitoring, using a device with two transducers, allows for monitoring the fetal heart rate and uterine activity. 
• Ultrasound scanning is used to assess biophysical indicators such as body movements, breathing, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid levels
• Doctor's examination, including genetic testing.
• When we detect abnormal conditions, we closely monitor and provide treatment based on the health of the mother and/or the fetus. In some cases, this may include additional unique tests.

Instructions for women coming to the monitoring unit

• For your visit, you'll need to make a payment or provide a commitment form (Form 17) from your HMO. Upon arrival at the monitoring unit, please take a number from the electronic meter and await your turn. 
• Remember to bring all the necessary documents for the pregnancy monitoring, including the pregnancy monitoring card, blood test results, ultrasound examination results, and any genetic test reports for echocardiograms, etc.
• We suggest having a light meal and drink before you arrive, unless you have received different special instructions. While in the monitoring unit, you can have a companion with you, but only in the examination rooms. 
• Your time in the unit can last up to 3 hours. 
• Please refrain from using a cell phone while being monitored.