Fetal failure in labor is an acute condition that threatens the life of both mother and baby. It is one of the three most common causes of death at birth. Pregnant women need periodic antenatal check-ups to detect fetal distress during labor and take timely measures.

There are many warning signs of fetal distress such as meconium in the amniotic fluid, abnormal fetal heart rate, green or yellow amniotic fluid, etc., which endanger the life of the mother and fetus. Let's learn about fetal distress during labor with the article below.