A 31-year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant phones the GP because her baby has been moving less since last night. She has no bleeding, pain or

Question

A 31-year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant phones the GP because her baby has been moving less since last night. She has no bleeding, pain or contractions. Her pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. What would you advise?

Accepted Answer

Attend the maternity unit today for assessment

Answer

Drink a cold drink and monitor movements overnight

Answer

Use a home Doppler and call back if no heartbeat is heard

Answer

Book a routine midwife appointment within a week

Answer

Arrange a GP review for abdominal palpation tomorrow

Reduced fetal movements — DRCOG MCQ

A 31-year-old woman who is 30 weeks pregnant phones the GP because her baby has been moving less since last night. She has no bleeding, pain or contractions. Her pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. What would you advise?