BELTLESS LABOR CONTRACTION AND HEART RATE MONITORING APPARATUS

摘要

A beltless device for monitoring labor contractions via a fiber optic cable and fetal heartbeats via an ultrasound sensor. The same or separate fiber optic cables may be used to provide a visual Indication of labor contractions and fetal heartbeats. The device comfortably attaches to the abdomen of a pregnant mother and is preferably wireless to allow full mobility to the mother. The device may also be used to monitor heartbeats of children and adults.