Maternal and Neonatal Outcome of Women Having Decreased Fetal Movements in The Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study: Maternal and Neonatal Outcome of Women Having Decreased Fetal Movements

Naseeb  Nama; Shazia  Ramzan; Sana  Umer Arain; Nadira  Kasi; Madhu  Bala; Tahmina  Mahar

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v3i05.201

Authors

Naseeb Nama Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta, Pakistan
Shazia Ramzan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bolan Medical Complex Quetta, Pakistan
Sana Umer Arain Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga khan Secondary Hospital Hyderabad, Pakistan
Nadira Kasi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Civil Hospital Quetta, Pakistan
Madhu Bala Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Muhammad Medical and Dental College Mirpurkhas, Pakistan
Tahmina Mahar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College Teaching Hospital Sukkur, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v3i05.201

Keywords:

neonatal outcome, reduced fetal movements, trimester, stillbirth, obstetric outcome

Abstract

Every year, 2.6 million newborns are stillborn throughout the world. Objective: To determine the obstetric and neonatal outcomes among women presenting with reduced fetal movements in the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: The pregnant women were in the low as well as a high-risk category. The pregnant women were advised to count 3 times a day post-meal or use the Count to 10 techniques to track their fetal movements in the third-trimester phase. The antenatal presentation was documented, blood pressure was taken, and a comprehensive BPP was performed All perinatal outcomes were documented, involving both pregnancies that continued as well as deliveries that occurred at a later gestational age. Results: A total of 110 pregnant women with reduced fetal movement (RFM) were taken as a part of this research. The average age was 35 years. A total of 56 were from the high-risk category while 54 were from the low-risk category. Out of 49% (n= 54) women, 15 women were more sensitive to the subjective experience of RFM due to factors such as an anterior placenta, overweight, as well as increased maternal stress. Out of 56 high-risk category women, 15 women revealed an abnormality in the volume of liquor. While on the other hand, out of 54 low-risk category women, 8 showed less prevalence of abnormal liquor volume. Conclusions: High-risk pregnancies accounted for a considerable percentage of individuals having RFM. Comparing the high-risk category with the low-risk category reveals that the rising incidence of stillbirth as well as low BPP were present at the time pregnant women were admitted.

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