Investigation of the Sonographic Association between Amniotic Fluid Volume and Fetal Movements in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Cross-sectional Study
Keywords:
Amniotic fluid volume, Fetal Movement, Third trimester, Gestational age, UltrasonographyAbstract
Background and Aim: Amniotic fluid volume (AFV) dynamics and foetal movements are crucial throughout the third trimester of pregnancy, a crucial time for foetal development. Comprehending the correlations among these variables and their influence on the health of both the mother and the foetus is crucial for efficient prenatal care.
Methods: Using ultrasound, 140 pregnant women in the third trimester were evaluated in order to measure AFV, evaluate foetal movements, and gather pertinent information. ANOVA, t-tests, and chi-square tests were among the statistical techniques used to examine the connections between AFI, maternal nutritional status, foetal movement intensity, and gestational age.
Results: The results corroborate the known relationship between gestational age and AFV, showing that higher gestational ages have a beneficial effect on amniotic fluid levels. Interestingly, a two-way link between foetal movements and amniotic fluid volume (AFV) was found, suggesting that foetal activity may have an impact on the dynamics of amniotic fluid. The impact of mother nutritional status on AFV was shown to be significant, highlighting the significance of maternal health throughout pregnancy. Our research, however, indicated a contradiction concerning the number of foetal movements and their effect on AFI, indicating the necessity for additional study.
Conclusion: The study has validated the reciprocal association between foetal movements and amniotic fluid as well as the impact of gestational age on amniotic fluid content. According to the study, AFV rises with gestational age. Foetal motions were found to have a substantial positive connection with AFV, indicating that they could be a valuable indicator of AFV status. Furthermore, the significance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy was highlighted by the fact that participants with normal nutritional status were more likely to have appropriate AFV
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