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Table 3 Response to fetal behavioural change

From: An international internet survey of the experiences of 1,714 mothers with a late stillbirth: the STARS cohort study

 

Reduced movement

Increased movement

N (%)

N (%)

N = 795

N = 282

Did not worry

51 (6.4 %)

39 (13.8 %)

Mentioned to family and friends but did not worry further

105 (13.2 %)

59 (20.9 %)

Mentioned to healthcare provider and was reassured

244 (30.7 %)

76 (27.0 %)

Mentioned to healthcare provider and was told to monitor at home for symptoms and call back if still concerned

65 (8.1 %)

21 (7.4 %)

Mentioned to healthcare provider and had general evaluation (fetal heart rate, cervical status etc.)

59 (7.4 %)

16 (5.6 %)

Mentioned to healthcare provider and had ultrasound, biophysical profile, non-stress test, or similar (outpatient)

80 (10.1 %)

23 (8.1 %)

Mentioned to healthcare provider and was admitted for testing/monitoring

45 (5.7 %)

12 (4.5 %)

Went to emergency room or labour and delivery and was admitted

75 (9.4 %)

13 (4.6 %)

Went to emergency room or labour and delivery and was sent home

37 (4.7 %)

10 (3.5 %)

Did not provide response to question

34 (4.3 %)

13 (4.6 %)

  1. Response to question “If you answered yes to the previous question [baby’s movements being unusual], which of the following best describes your experience?