Gynaecology & Obstetrics A drop in fetal heart rate that typically last less than 2 minutes and usually associated with umbilical cord compression is called: A Early deceleration B Late deceleration C Variable deceleration D Prolonged deceleration 💡 Explanation A drop in fetal heart rate that typically last less than 2 minutes and usually associated with umbilical cord compression is called: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Variable deceleration