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Reduced fetal movements — DRCOG MCQ

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ModerateAntenatal CareReduced fetal movementsDRCOG

A 34-year-old woman at 37 weeks reports no fetal movements for 12 hours. When should this patient be referred?

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Correct answer: A — Refer immediately to maternity triage

Refer immediately to maternity triage is the best answer because the vignette is testing Reduced fetal movements and the recommended approach is consistent with NICE NG201. The other referral timings are either too slow for the risk described or use a pathway intended for a different presentation. Specifically, Refer same day to the maternity assessment unit; Refer immediately to emergency obstetric care; Refer within two weeks on a suspected cancer pathway; Refer urgently to the early pregnancy unit would be suboptimal in this scenario. Referral timing is determined by red flags, pregnancy stage and suspected cancer or emergency pathways.

Reference: NICE NG201