Which of the following is true regarding early deceleration in a CTG (cardiotocography)?
Correct Answer: It is due to increased vagal tone in the foetus
Description: Early deceleration coincides with the uterine contraction and is a result of increase in vagal tone since the foetal intracranial pressure rises with uterine contraction. Ref: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialities, 8th Editio, Page 45.
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