Abstract
Fifty-one patients recorded fetal movement counts for several weeks, 29 while hospitalized for complications of pregnancy (group 1) and 22 with normal pregnancies and ambulant (group 2). the motor activity of group 1 neonates was examined 24–72 hours following delivery, using a partial Brazelton neonatal assessment scale. Group 2 infants were examined at age 10–12 months, using a method specially designed for this study to assess motor activity. No significant correlation was found between the mean number of fetal movements and the motor activity of neonates, versus those of one-year-old infants. These findings suggest that fetal movements are most probably influenced by numerous factors differing from those influencing the motor activity of the neonate and infant.
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