GAIA Level 1 Non-reassuring Fetal Status

**Semantic type:** Classification

**Definition:** GAIA Level 1 Non-reassuring Fetal Status is defined by two criteria: first, a Category III fetal heart rate tracing detected via continuous cardiotocography as defined by the NICHD; second, one of the following two conditions must be met: a) an absent baseline fetal heart rate variability AND any of the following: recurrent late decelerations, recurrent variable deceleration, bradycardia (less than 110 bpm); OR b) a sinusoidal pattern; third, umbilical cord blood analysis that is consistent with metabolic acidosis (pH less than 7.0 and a base deficit greater than 12mmol/L).

**Synonyms:** - Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 1 Non-reassuring Fetal Status - Level 1 Non-reassuring Fetal Status