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. 1996 Apr 22;1996(1):CD000034. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000034

Laurin 1987.

Methods Quasi‐random. Odd and even birthdates.
Participants 101 women with ultrasound‐estimated fetal weight 20% below mean population values at 32 weeks' gestation or 15% at 34 weeks. 49 women were assigned to the intervention and 58 were assigned to the control arm.
Interventions Bed rest in the hospital (group A) was compared to ambulatory (off‐work) management (group B).
Outcomes Size at birth, Apgar scores, cord pH and operative delivery for fetal distress.
Notes 15 women in group A refused hospitalisation and 8 women in group B had to be hospitalised for other medical reasons (79% compliance rate). Non‐compliers are included in the results.