A 35-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, attends the GP at 36 weeks of gestation reporting her baby is 'very active' with episodes of vigorous movement....

Question

A 35-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, attends the GP at 36 weeks of gestation reporting her baby is 'very active' with episodes of vigorous movement. She has had no episodes of reduced fetal movements. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated. Which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Reassure that vigorous fetal movements at this gestation are normal and a sign of fetal wellbeing

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Refer urgently to the maternity unit as excessive fetal movements may indicate fetal distress

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Perform an urgent CTG in the GP surgery

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Arrange a growth scan to exclude polyhydramnios

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Admit for observation

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Excessive Fetal Movements Reassurance

A 35-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, attends the GP at 36 weeks of gestation reporting her baby is 'very active' with episodes of vigorous movement. She has had no episodes of reduced fetal movements. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated. Which is the single most appropriate advice?