FHR patterns are classified into several types: - Baseline FHR: The average heart rate over a 10-minute period. - Variability: Fluctuations in the FHR that indicate a healthy, responsive autonomic nervous system. - Accelerations: Temporary increases in FHR, often associated with fetal movements, indicating a healthy fetus. - Decelerations: Temporary decreases in FHR, which can be early, late, or variable, each with different clinical implications.
