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Obstetrical Stethoscope
An obstetrical stethoscope is an instrument that allows healthcare practitioners to listen to the fetal heartbeat during antenatal exams. This small, simple, conical device made of aluminum is considered to be basic obstetrical equipment for use by MSF in the field, and is especially useful in resource-poor settings where ultrasound machines are unavailable. The practitioner simply places his or her ear on one end and the other on the abdomen of the pregnant woman to be able to monitor the heart rate of the fetus.