| Management of decreased fetal movements. | |
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PMID: 18652933 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Maternal perception of decreased fetal activity is a common complaint, and one of the most frequent causes of unplanned visits in pregnancy. No proposed definitions of decreased fetal movements have ever been proven to be superior to a subjective maternal perception in terms of identifying a population at risk. Women presenting with decreased fetal movements do have higher risk of stillbirth, fetal growth restriction, fetal distress, preterm birth, and other associated outcomes. Yet, little research has been conducted to identify optimal management, and no randomized controlled trials have been performed. The strong associations with adverse outcome suggest that adequate management should include the exclusion of both acute and chronic conditions associated with decreased fetal movements. We propose guidelines for management of decreased fetal movements that include both a nonstress test and an ultrasound scan and report findings in 3014 cases of decreased fetal movements. |
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Authors:
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J Frederik Frøen; Julie Victoria Holm Tveit; Eli Saastad; Per E Børdahl; Babill Stray-Pedersen; Alexander E P Heazell; Vicki Flenady; Ruth C Fretts |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in perinatology Volume: 32 ISSN: 0146-0005 ISO Abbreviation: Semin. Perinatol. Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-25 Completed Date: 2008-12-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7801132 Medline TA: Semin Perinatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 307-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Epidemiology, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway. frederik.froen@fhi.no |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Fetal Diseases / diagnosis* Fetal Movement* Humans Pregnancy Prenatal Care |
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