Table 3.
Response to fetal behavioural change
| Reduced movement | Increased movement | |
|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | |
| N = 795 | N = 282 | |
| Did not worry | 51 (6.4 %) | 39 (13.8 %) |
| Mentioned to family and friends but did not worry further | 105 (13.2 %) | 59 (20.9 %) |
| Mentioned to healthcare provider and was reassured | 244 (30.7 %) | 76 (27.0 %) |
| Mentioned to healthcare provider and was told to monitor at home for symptoms and call back if still concerned | 65 (8.1 %) | 21 (7.4 %) |
| Mentioned to healthcare provider and had general evaluation (fetal heart rate, cervical status etc.) | 59 (7.4 %) | 16 (5.6 %) |
| Mentioned to healthcare provider and had ultrasound, biophysical profile, non-stress test, or similar (outpatient) | 80 (10.1 %) | 23 (8.1 %) |
| Mentioned to healthcare provider and was admitted for testing/monitoring | 45 (5.7 %) | 12 (4.5 %) |
| Went to emergency room or labour and delivery and was admitted | 75 (9.4 %) | 13 (4.6 %) |
| Went to emergency room or labour and delivery and was sent home | 37 (4.7 %) | 10 (3.5 %) |
| Did not provide response to question | 34 (4.3 %) | 13 (4.6 %) |
Response to question “If you answered yes to the previous question [baby’s movements being unusual], which of the following best describes your experience?