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Fetal behaviour in early pregnancy.

J I de Vries, G H Visser, H F Prechtl

    European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
    |May 1, 1986
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    Embryonic and fetal movements emerge early in gestation, showing specific patterns recognizable from the start. These early movements resemble those of newborns and can assess nervous system development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Embryology
    • Neuroscience
    • Developmental Biology

    Background:

    • Embryonic and fetal movements are crucial indicators of early development.
    • Understanding the timeline and characteristics of these movements is key to assessing fetal well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the emergence and characteristics of embryonic and fetal movements in the first half of gestation.
    • To evaluate the utility of these movements in assessing nervous system development.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study of fetal movements during early gestation.
    • Analysis of movement patterns, incidence, and temporal sequences.

    Main Results:

    • Specific and recognizable embryonic and fetal movements emerge early, often before 16 weeks of gestation.
    • Movement patterns established early remain consistent and resemble those of newborns.
    • The quantity and temporal sequence of distinct motor patterns change significantly before 20 weeks of gestation.

    Conclusions:

    • Fetal movements are specific and recognizable from their earliest emergence.
    • These movements serve as valuable markers for assessing fetal nervous system development in both typical and atypical conditions.

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