title: The use of fetal kick charts.
abstract: This article recommends and reinforces the usefulness of fetal movement charts or 'kick charts' for GP obstetricians. It highlights the importance of adequate explanation to the women using the fetal movement charts (FMC) so that they are aware of why they are counting kicks and what is hoped to be achieved with the use of the FMC. Explanations are also given of problems encountered with the charts.
authors: Shellharbour Hospital, New South Wales.
authors: H J
authors: HJ
authors: Fardy
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005324:Fetal Movement; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy