title: Comparison of fetal movements and human placental lactogen as predictors of fetal outcome. A prospective study.
abstract: Maternal assessment of fetal movement and human placental lactogen (HPL) estimation were compared as predictors of fetal outcome in a prospective study of 135 antenatal patients. The sensitivity, predictive value and specificity for each test are presented. Abnormal fetal movements gave a better predictive index than abnormal HPL levels. The risk of poor fetal outcome is greatest when both parameters are abnormal.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005328:Fetal Viability; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D010928:Placental Lactogen / Q000097:blood*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies
chemical_list: D010928:Placental Lactogen