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Daily Fetal Movement Count Chart : Reducing Perinatal Mortality in Low Risk Pregnancy.

G Singh¹, K Sidhu²

¹Classified Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Amritsar Cantt, 143001.

Medical Journal, Armed Forces India

|July 14, 2016

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Daily fetal movement count (DFMC) charts in late pregnancy help identify fetuses at risk. This method significantly reduced perinatal mortality in low-risk pregnancies, demonstrating its value in maternal care.

Keywords:

Daily fetal movements count chart (DFMC)Intrauterine death Perinatal mortality

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Area of Science:

Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics
Perinatal Care

Background:

Reduced fetal movements (FMs) are a common concern for pregnant women, causing anxiety.
Formal counting of FMs by pregnant women may help identify fetuses at risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the daily fetal movement count (DFMC) chart in identifying at-risk fetuses during the ninth month of pregnancy.

Main Methods:

A prospective study involved 500 booked cases in the ninth month of pregnancy.
Daily fetal movement count (DFMC) charts were used to record fetal movements for one hour after meals.
Fetal movements were considered satisfactory if the count was three or more per occasion.

Main Results:

The group using DFMC charts experienced zero perinatal mortality.
The control group (no DFMC chart) had a 2% perinatal mortality rate (five intrauterine deaths).
Fifteen patients in the DFMC group were admitted for decreased fetal movements; three required delivery after monitoring.

Conclusions:

The DFMC chart is effective in identifying at-risk fetuses in low-risk pregnancies without other adverse factors.
Implementing DFMC charts can aid in timely intervention and improve perinatal outcomes.