In addition to your part of the labor, the midwife or doctor will also monitor your baby's heartbeat and check for signs of fetal distress. (checkpregnancy.com)
On the other hand, they might hear the heartbeat and assume that the baby is fine even amidst any obvious signs of fetal distress. (thankyourbaby.com)
You may also be monitored during labor as well as delivery for signs of fetal distress. (newhealthadvisor.com)