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Quickening--a re-evaluation.

M J O'Dowd, T M O'Dowd

    British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Quickening, the first fetal movements felt by mothers, occurs widely between 14-22 weeks. This study found quickening has limited value for accurately estimating gestational age in pregnancy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Fetal Development

    Background:

    • Quickening, the perception of fetal movement, is a traditional milestone in pregnancy.
    • Accurate dating of pregnancy is crucial for optimal maternal and fetal care.
    • Previous estimations of quickening's timing have varied.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the precise timing of quickening in nulliparous and multiparous women.
    • To assess the reliability of quickening as an indicator for estimating gestational age.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study involving 200 pregnant patients with reliable menstrual data.
    • Clinical and early ultrasound assessments were used for accurate dating.
    • Patients recorded the date of their first perceived fetal movements (quickening).

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    Main Results:

    • Primigravidae (first-time mothers) reported quickening at a mean of 19.04 weeks gestation (SD 1.5).
    • Multigravidae (women with previous births) reported quickening at a mean of 17.4 weeks gestation (SD 1.7).
    • A wide range of quickening perception was observed: 15-22 weeks for primigravidae and 14-22 weeks for multigravidae.

    Conclusions:

    • The wide variability in the timing of quickening limits its utility in accurately estimating gestational age.
    • Clinical assessment and ultrasound remain the primary methods for reliable pregnancy dating.
    • Understanding the range of quickening perception is important for patient counseling.