Table 2 The association between fetal factors and decreased perception of fetal movement
Factors | Mothers with | OR | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perception of DFM (n = 59) N (%) | Perception of NFM (n = 670) N (%) | |||
Female fetuses | 37 (62.7) | 329 (49.1)* | 1.76 | 1.01 – 3.05 |
Placental site | ||||
● Anterior placenta | 33 (55.9) | 332 (49.5) | 1.04 | 0.42 – 2.59 |
● Posterior placenta | 19 (32.2) | 261 (38.9) | 0.76 | 0.29 – 1.99 |
● Other sites◄ | 6 (10.16) | 63 (9.4) | - | - |
Fetal presentation | ||||
● Breech | 10 (16.9) | 123 (18.3) | 0.9 | 0.44 – 1.84 |
● Transverse | 3 (5) | 17 (2.5) | 1.96 | 0.55 – 6.96 |
● Cephalic◄ | 46 (77.9) | 513 (76.5) | - | - |
Amniotic fluid index | ||||
● Polyhydramnios | 2 (3.3) | 18 (2.6) | 1.27 | 0.27 – 5.61 |
● Oligohydramnios | 1 (1.69) | 6 (0.89) | 1.9 | 0.22 – 16.11 |
● Normal◄ | 55 (93.2) | 629 (93.8) | - | - |