Excessive fetal movements are a sign of fetal compromise which merits further examination

We present a hypothesis that a sudden episode of excessive fetal activity indicates fetal compromise relating to underlying disturbance of the in utero environment, which if it persists can lead to fetal death.

Source: Medical Hypotheses - December 18, 2017 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Alexander E.P. Heazell, Tomasina Stacey, Louise M. O'Brien, Edwin A. Mitchell, Jane Warland Source Type: research