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. 1988 Mar;34:561–565.

Daily Maternal Counting of Fetal Movement as an Antenatal Screening Test. Part I. A Review

Richard W Swanson
PMCID: PMC2219054  PMID: 21253142

Abstract

The author reviews use of maternal counting of fetal movements as an antenatal screening test. This test appears to be a sensitive indicator of fetal well-being and a useful method for preventing inexplicable stillbirths. Evidence suggests that it should be considered a routine antenatal screening test for all pregnant women, and not just for those at high risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality. Screening should begin at 28 weeks gestation.

Keywords: fetal movement, antenatal screening, stillbirth

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