Clinical profile and incidence of preterm birth in mothers with decreased perception of fetal movements: Our experience from KIMS, Hubballi, Karnataka

Abstract

Introduction: Research has shown that fetal movements are affected by many factors including amniotic fluid volume, placental location, fetal presentation, and fetal gender. Maternal factors could influence fetal movements; in different studies maternal smoking,
primiparity, obesity and acute exercise were associated with DFM. Objectives: To study the clinical profile and incidence of preterm birth in mothers with decreased perception of fetal movements Methodology: The present Descriptive observational study was carried out at Department of OBGY, KIMS, HUBBALLI involving 136 cases that selected from patients presenting to KIMS hospital, OPD section and Labour room considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria from January 2021 to June 2022
Results: Majority were from 21-25 years age group i.e. 59(43.4%). History of absent fetal movements was reported by 21(15.4%) of ANC women in our study. Prevalence of antenatal risk factors in our study was 55.9%. Preeclampsia/PIH was found as major risk factor in 28
(20.6%). Incidence of preterm delivery in our study was 30.1%.
Conclusion: Incidence of preterm delivery in our study was 30.1%. Incidence of low birth weight in our study was 41.2%. Prevalence of antenatal risk factors in our study was 55.9%. Prevalence of abnormal biophysical profile was 89%.