Effect of fetal movement counting on maternal and fetal outcomes among high-risk pregnant woman: A randomized controlled trial

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Assisstant professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, EGYPT

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Background: Mother's fetal movement counting is a tool allows the mother to be confident of fetal
wellbeing. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fetal movement counting on maternal and fetal
outcomes among high-risk pregnant women. Methods: A total sample of 100 risky pregnant women
were assigned randomly to the study group (i.e., pregnant women who received instruction related
to the daily fetal movement count), and the control group who received the routine hospital's
antenatal follow up. Data was gathered utilizing; 1) a structured interview questionnaire, 2) follow
up assessment schedule and 3) Daily fetal movement counting chart. Findings: There were
statistically significant differences between both group's related to recurrent consultation and
seeking medical advice (withχ2 = 5.19, and P≤0.02), while number of hospital admission for
observing fetal movement was (χ2 =4.32, and P≤0.04). Conclusion: Antenatal standard information
for fetal movements count may help in increasing mother's awareness for early reporting. 

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 11, Issue 4
December 2020
Pages 1177-1186

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