Fetal movements and intrauterine growth retardation
- 1 August 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 21 (4), 315-318
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7292(83)90022-x
Abstract
Fetal Movement (FM) rate was evaluated in cases of symmetrical and asymmetrical intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and was compared to the FM rate in normal pregnancy. In the 25-36th week of gestation there was a significant decrease of FM rate in both groups of IUGR which was more pronounced in the symmetrical group. Also shown, was a gradual trend of increase of the FM rate with advancing gestational age in both groups of IUGR. Cases of asymmetrical IUGR were noted, who had markedly decreased FM until cessation. In this group of IUGR decreased FM demands prompt hospitalization and fetal heart rate monitoring so that possible respiratory failure and impending fetal death can be detected.Keywords
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