Title: Abnormal Fetal Movement and Nuchal Cord in Fetal Distress- A Determinant of Poor Neonatal Outcome
Author: Dr Amod Kumar Singh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i7.11
Abstract
A prospective study was conducted in Kamla Nehru Hospital, I.G.M.C, Shimla on 100 women with one or more signs of fetal distress like abnormal fetal movement perception by mother, meconium staining of amniotic fluid and fetal heart rate abnormality; out of which 4 patients had history of decreased fetal movement and 37 babies were found to be with cord entanglement around neck. Babies born with history of decreased fetal movement and cord entanglement around neck were found to be associated with asphyxia at APGAR score one and five minutes.
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