THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DAILY FETAL MOVEMENTS COUNT AND FETAL OUTCOME AT SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR RAJASTHAN

Authors

  • Lata Rajoria Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur

Abstract

Background: Maternal perception of fetal movements is one of the first signs of fetal life and is regarded as a manifestation of fetal well being. Movements are first perceived by the mother between 18 to 20 weeks of gestation and rapidly acquire a regular pattern.

Methods: Hospital based prospective study conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Total 130 pregnant women were included in this study.

Results: 10.77% patients didn’t perceive fetal movements after admission. Out of 14 patients with absent DFMC, 6 babies (42.86%) died and 8 babies (57.14%) survived.

Conclusion: The association between DFMC and fetal outcome was found statistically significant.

Keywords: DFMC, Fetal outcome, survived.

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Published

2018-10-28

How to Cite

Lata Rajoria. (2018). THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DAILY FETAL MOVEMENTS COUNT AND FETAL OUTCOME AT SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR RAJASTHAN. International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research, 3(1). Retrieved from http://www.ijmsdr.com/index.php/ijmsdr/article/view/223

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019)

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