Article:
Comparison of Fetomaternal Outcome of Decreased with Normal Fetal Movement at term Pregnancy

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dc.contributor.authorBhattarai, Aliza
dc.contributor.authorDangal, Ganesh
dc.contributor.authorBhattachan, Kabin
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-02T07:12:47Z
dc.date.available2026-09-02T07:12:47Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionAliza Bhattarai Paropakar Maternity and Womens Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal Ganesh Dangal Kathmandu Model Hospital, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal Kabin Bhattachan Kathmandu Model Hospital, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Background: Maternal perception of fetal movement is an important predictor of fetal wellbeing. Decreased perception of fetal movement by the mother is associated with increased maternal and fetal morbidity. The purpose of this study is to compare the fetomaternal outcome of decreased with normal fetal movement at term pregnancy. Methods: A comparative study comprising 140 women, 70 cases of normal fetal movement and 70 cases of decreased fetal movement were taken and their fetal and maternal outcomes were compared in terms of maternal and fetal outcome. Results: The group of females below 20 years old had a higher occurrence of decreased fetal movement 8.7% (n=6) compared to 1.4% (n=1) in the normal fetal movement group. The prevalence of risk factors were similar among both the groups. Induced deliveries were higher in the decreased fetal movement group, 27% (n=19) compared to 21.4% (n=15) in the normal fetal movement. Caesarian section was more in the decreased fetal movement 54.3% (n=38) compared to 27.1% (n=19) in the normal fetal movement group which is statistically significant. The most common indication of caesarian section was non reassuring cardiotocography which comprised of 15.7%(n=11). Incidence of postpartum hemorrhage was higher in the decreased fetal movement (11.4%,n=8) then normal fetal movement (2.9%,n=2). Conclusions: Decreased fetal movement in comparison to normal fetal movement has increased operative intervention most common indication being non reassuring cardiotocography. Incidence of post partum hemorrhage was higher in the decreased fetal movement group. Fetal outcomes were similar in both groups.
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v23i03.4755
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/7563
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherNepal Health Research Council
dc.subjectCaesarian Section
dc.subjectDecreased fetal movement
dc.subjectFetal outcome
dc.subjectMaternal outcome
dc.subjectNormal fetal movement
dc.titleComparison of Fetomaternal Outcome of Decreased with Normal Fetal Movement at term Pregnancy
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