A 29-year-old woman at 31 weeks of gestation contacts the GP surgery reporting reduced fetal movements over the past 12 hours. She has had an otherwis...

Question

A 29-year-old woman at 31 weeks of gestation contacts the GP surgery reporting reduced fetal movements over the past 12 hours. She has had an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy. Her observations are normal. Which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Attend the maternity triage unit for assessment today

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Use a kick chart and recontact if no improvement in 24 hours

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Arrange a GP appointment for auscultation of the fetal heart

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Drink a cold sugary drink and lie on her left side for 2 hours

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Reassure that reduced movements are normal as the baby grows

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Reduced Fetal Movements

A 29-year-old woman at 31 weeks of gestation contacts the GP surgery reporting reduced fetal movements over the past 12 hours. She has had an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy. Her observations are normal. Which is the single most appropriate advice?