Title |
Management of reported decreased fetal movements for improving pregnancy outcomes
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, April 2012
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd009148.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
G Justus Hofmeyr, Natalia Novikova |
Abstract |
Clinical observations indicate that mothers commonly perceive a reduction in, or absence of, the baby's movements for some days preceding a baby's death. For this reason, fetal movement monitoring is advised by caregivers and used spontaneously by mothers to assess the baby's well-being. However, it is possible that the harmful effects of interventions may outweigh the benefits of such testing. Evidence of effectiveness of fetal movement screening to improve outcomes is limited, though indirect evidence suggests a potential benefit. A secondary question is whether any specific management response to perceived decreased fetal movements (DFM) improves clinical outcome. |
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