Fetal distress, also called “nonreassuring fetal status,” is the term medical professionals use to describe when a fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen during pregnancy or labor (1). Fetal distress is an indication that the baby may not be doing well in utero. When a baby is in distress they may require immediate intervention, such as delivery by C-section or certain methods of intrauterine resuscitation. If fetal distress goes unmanaged it can lead to more severe injuries such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).