Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes in women presenting with decreased fetal movements in late pregnancy

摘要

'Normal' fetal activity is recognized as a sign of fetal well-being and concerns for decreased fetal movements is a frequent cause of non-scheduled antenatal visits. The aim of this study was to identify maternal characteristics in women presenting decreased fetal movements in a total population, to identify the risk of adverse outcomes and assess the management provided. Prospective population-based cohort. Fourteen delivery units in Norway. A total of 2,374 pregnancies presenting with a perception of decreased fetal movements and 614 control/referent cases. All singleton third trimester pregnancies presenting with a perception of decreased fetal movements were registered from June 2004 through October 2005. Pregnancies never examined for this condition were collected as a cross-sectional sample from the same population. Fetal growth restriction, preterm birth and stillbirth.