Impact of Covid-19 on attendances for a 1st episode of reduced fetal movements: A retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies have demonstrated an increased stillbirth rate. It was suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted on attendances for reduced fetal movements. Thus, we sought to ascertain the impact of the pandemic on attendances for reduced fetal movements (RFM) in our unit, ultrasound provision for reduced fetal movements, and the stillbirth rate.

Methods

This was a single site retrospective cohort study involving all women complaining of a 1st episode of reduced fetal movements between 01/03/2020-30/04/2020 (COVID) to 01/03/2019-30/04/2019 (Pre-COVID). Data were retrieved from computerised hospital records and statistical analyses were performed using GraphPad Prism and SPSS.

Results

22% (179/810) of women presented with a 1st episode of reduced

SUBMITTER: Marques-Fernandez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8232461 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature