RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Evolving pattern of fetal movements throughout a healthy pregnancy
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e243349
DO 10.1136/bcr-2021-243349
VO 14
IS 5
A1 Lauren O'Connell
A1 Alexander E P Heazell
YR 2021
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/14/5/e243349.abstract
AB A 31-year-old woman with a history of stillbirth due to placental abruption at 29 weeks’ gestation and one first trimester miscarriage documented a continuous record of her perceived fetal movements from 28 to 38 weeks’ gestation. Repeated ultrasound examinations confirmed a viable pregnancy, with normal growth, liquor volume and Doppler profile. She delivered a healthy male infant at 38 weeks and 3 days’ gestation. The data collected give a detailed record of fetal activity in a healthy pregnancy. Perceived fetal activity increased as pregnancy progressed and was greatest in the evenings. We also found that clusters of movements, which have previously been reported as protective against stillbirth, were felt earlier on in pregnancy.