Contractions Every 3 Minutes in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#11818
SMLE Question #11818
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 26-year-old primigravida at 39 weeks’ gestation is in active labor with contractions every 3 minutes; cervix is 6 cm dilated. Continuous cardiotocography shows a baseline fetal heart rate of 180 beats/min with moderate baseline variability and early decelerations that mirror uterine contractions; late decelerations are not seen. Which cardiotocography finding is most concerning for fetal compromise?
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