the condition of a foetus whose life or health is threatened by the effects of a disease or disorder originating in the organ systems of the mother. See foetal infection; foetus at risk.
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "FETAL DISTRESS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/fetal-distress/ (accessed February 7, 2023).
