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Definition of Fetal movement

1. Noun. Motion of a fetus within the uterus (usually detected by the 16th week of pregnancy).

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fetal Movement

Literary usage of Fetal movement

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Records of patterns of fetal movement within a day in relation to changes in »he mother's ... fetal movement appears to develop in three stages (Figs. ..."

2. Alcohol and Health: Seventh Special Report to the Us Congress by Louis Sullivan (1997)
"Neonatal Behavioral Effects fetal movement Although the pernicious effects ... Suppressed fetal movement also has been associated with shortened umbilical ..."

3. Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of women by Harry Sturgeon Crossen (1915)
"fetal movement, Uterine Contraction, Friction Rub. In late pregnancy, fetal movement, caused by the fetus changing position or kicking, may not infrequently ..."

4. Understanding Gestational Diabetes by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"fetal movement records. Recording fetal movement is a test you can do by yourself to help determine the condition of the baby. Fetal activity is generally a ..."

5. Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants: Report of the Workshopedited by Linda L. Wright, Gerald B. Merenstein, Deborah Hirtz edited by Linda L. Wright, Gerald B. Merenstein, Deborah Hirtz (1997)
"For example, decreased fetal movement in the mid trimester is a risk factor for cerebral damage, but it may mean that cerebral damage has already occurred. ..."

6. The Practice of Obstetrics: Designed for the Use of Students and by James Clifton Edgar (1916)
"... or lack of fetal movement results in poor muscular development of the extremities and bodies of both twins. ..."

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