When Amina is in the first stage of childbirth, her Obstetrician straps an electronic sensing device around her abdomen. What is this device for?

A) Measuring strength and duration of the mother's contractions as well a fetal heart rate
B) Monitoring the amount of prostaglandins in the mother
C) Measuring the amount of anesthesia in the mother
D) Indicating the progress of the baby through the birth canal

Electronic Sensing Device

is a tool that detects changes in its environment and conveys this information to an observational or monitoring system.

Contractions

In physiology, the process of muscles tightening or shortening, often referring to those of the uterus during childbirth.

Fetal Heart Rate

The heart rate of a fetus, which can vary but is typically between 110 and 160 beats per minute and is monitored for indications of health status.