At 32 weeks and beyond, FHR accelerations are defined as increases in FHR that must be at least
A. 10 bpm above the baseline and the accel must last at least 10 sec
B. 15 bpm above the baseline and the accel must last at least 10 sec
C. 15 bpm above the baseline and the accel must last at least 15 sec
Ans: C. 15 bpm above the baseline and the accel must last at least 15 sec
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