title: Atypical variable decelerations and intrauterine growth restriction.
abstract: Variable decelerations of the fetal heart rate are the most common changes noted during continuous fetal monitoring. In general, they are presumed to represent a normal response to fetal baroceptor stimulation. When atypical features are present, other considerations are warranted.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male