Fetal Surveillance in Multifetal Pregnancy

Eganhouse, Deborah J.; Petersen, Linda A.

doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1998.tb02654.x

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“…Health-care providers may have trouble distinguishing whether they are picking up signals from the same fetus or truly picking up multiple signals. While accuracy varies, many methods to monitor fetal health are available (Eganhouse & Petersen, 1998). Some common methods for assessing fetal health in a multiple pregnancy are discussed below.…”

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“…With triplets, a dual fetal heart rate monitor plus a single monitor can be used. Location of each fetal back (the best placement for auscultation of fetal heart tones) can be accomplished with ultrasound; otherwise, monitoring of all fetuses cannot be assured (Eganhouse & Petersen, 1998). Uterine activity is monitored because of the risk for preterm labor and birth, which increases with each additional fetus.…”

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“…Uterine activity is monitored because of the risk for preterm labor and birth, which increases with each additional fetus. Previously, some physicians ordered home-based uterine monitoring, which allowed women to be comfortable in their homes while under surveillance (Eganhouse & Petersen, 1998). However, home fetal monitoring has not been associated with improved outcomes in singleton pregnancies and has not been extensively researched with multiple pregnancies.…”

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“…This form of observation includes ultrasound examination of breathing and body movement, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid. A biophysical profile is not entirely accurate in differentiating between a distressed fetus and a nondistressed fetus when more than one fetus is present (Eganhouse and Petersen, 1998). Women with a multiple pregnancy can expect to receive several biophysical profiles during the course of their pregnancy.…”

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“…This method uses ultrasound to compare heart activity with tracings from a Doppler. Doppler ultrasound is one of the most accurate ways of monitoring individual fetuses in a multiple pregnancy (Eganhouse & Petersen, 1998). Doppler velocimetry can detect blood flow patterns in the fetal blood vessels and placenta to assess for problems (Joern, Schroeder, Sassen, & Rath, 1997;Malcus, 2004).…”

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Women with a multiple pregnancy have unique learning needs in preparing for birth. This paper explores the issues relevant to women with a multiple pregnancy to support a positive birth experience. One of the foundations of childbirth education and nursing care is to provide the individual woman and her family with knowledge regarding the birth process, what to expect, and how to cope with labor and birth. Education also focuses on caring for the newborns after birth and how to manage in the early days at home. However, traditional childbirth education classes, which meet in a series of evenings or Saturdays, may not meet the needs of women with a multiple pregnancy. In addition, because of the differences in care that exist for women with a multiple pregnancy, new paradigms for childbirth education are needed to meet the learning needs of these families. The purpose of this paper is to provide information to the childbirth educator on the differences in care women with a multiple pregnancy can expect and to suggest strategies to meet the childbirth education needs of these families.

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Section: Fetal Monitoring For Multiple Fetusesmentioning

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Section: Fetal Monitoring For Multiple Fetusesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Fetal Monitoring For Multiple Fetusesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Fetal Monitoring For Multiple Fetusesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Fetal Monitoring For Multiple Fetusesmentioning

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Electronic Fetal Monitoring of the Preterm Fetus

Baird¹,

Ruth²

2002

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Following an analysis of the literature, this article reviews the current practices, guidelines, and recommendations for electronic fetal monitoring of the preterm fetus. The physiologic aspects of fetal heart rate control, electronic fetal monitor parameters, and differences between the preterm and term fetus are discussed. Clearly identified is the need for clinical research regarding electronic fetal monitoring of the preterm fetus to establish evidence-based practice guidelines.

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Fetal Surveillance in Multifetal Pregnancy

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

Childbirth Education for Multiple Pregnancy

Childbirth Education for Multiple Pregnancy

Curing children

Electronic Fetal Monitoring of the Preterm Fetus

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