Efficacy of assessment in fetal behaviour by four dimensional ultrasonography

J Obstet Gynaecol. 2010;30(5):439-43. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2010.486084.

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the behaviour and facial expressions of the fetus after birth by 4-dimensional (4-D) ultrasonography, and the association of the biophysical profile (BPP) with the Doppler scale. A total of 40 singleton pregnancies were included. All 4-D ultrasonographies were performed using the Accuvix XQ (Medison Co. Ltd, Seoul, Republic of Korea). The BPP and Doppler were performed on gravidas using 2-D ultrasonography. We recorded the newborn while awake no later than 48 h after delivery. The most frequent movement in fetuses and newborn was yawning and isolated arm movements, respectively. Sucking, swallowing (r = 0.78) and isolated limb movements (r = 0.72) in fetuses as observed by 4-D ultrasonography had a relationship with isolated limb movements in the newborn. Because of the limitation of ultrasonography, an overall comparison could not be made. There was a high correlation between sucking, swallowing, and isolated limb movements in fetuses and newborn.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Face / diagnostic imaging*
  • Facial Expression*
  • Female
  • Fetal Movement*
  • Humans
  • Infant Behavior*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*