Evaluation of the Fetal Response to Intrapartum Digital Fetal Scalp Stimulation to Identify Intrapartum Fetal Hypoxia.

Digital fetal scalp stimulation will be performed for a period of 30 seconds, prior to obtaining the fetal blood sample. Digital fetal scalp stimulation will be performed by vaginal touch with a gauze pad and rubbing the fetal scalp with pressure for 30 to 60 seconds.