The Fetal Monitoring Market encompasses the medical devices and systems used to assess the health and well-being of the fetus during the antepartum period (before labor) and intrapartum period (during labor and delivery). The market is driven by the need to detect fetal distress, assess placental function, and monitor uterine contractions, especially in high-risk pregnancies. Products are segmented into External Monitoring Devices (like non-invasive ultrasound and Doppler devices, and external electronic fetal monitors that use transducers on the maternal abdomen) and less common Internal Monitoring Devices (which are invasive and require electrode placement directly on the fetal scalp). A major trend is the development of Wireless and Telemetry Systems that allow for continuous fetal monitoring while granting the mother greater mobility during labor, improving comfort and reducing the risk of complications from restricted movement. Furthermore, the integration of advanced Software Analysis and AI is helping clinicians interpret complex Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) tracings more accurately and consistently, ensuring timely intervention and promoting better perinatal outcomes across the Fetal Monitoring Market.

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