Does the Fetal Heart Rate Fluctuate

The average fetal heart rate is between 110 and 160 beats per minute. It can vary by 5 to 25 beats per minute. The fetal heart rate may change as your baby responds to conditions in your uterus. An abnormal fetal heart rate may mean that your baby is not getting enough oxygen or that there are other problems.

Is it normal for fetal heart rate to go up and down?

A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) usually ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute (bpm) in the in utero period. It is measurable sonographically from around 6 weeks and the normal range varies during gestation, increasing to around 170 bpm at 10 weeks and decreasing from then to around 130 bpm at term.

Does fetal heart rate fluctuate during early pregnancy?

A fetus’s heart rate will usually range between 110 to 160 beats per minute (bpm), but it can vary throughout pregnancy. The baby’s heart rate could increase all the way up to 170 bpm.