Where there are no identified risk markers, the preferred method for assessing the wellbeing of the baby is by intermittent auscultation. The recommended practice for this is:
a. every 30 minutes in first stage and after every contraction in second stage.
b. every 15 minutes in first stage and every 5 minutes in second stage.
c. every 15 minutes in first stage and every 10 minutes in second stage.
d. every 20 minutes in first stage and every 5 minutes in second stage.
ANS: B
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