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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs
; 44(6): 737-42, 2015.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26469371
ABSTRACT
Fetomaternal hemorrhage is a rare, potentially catastrophic event for a fetus. Leakage of the fetus's blood into the mother's circulation can cause fetal anemia, hydrops, and even death. The prevailing symptom is decreased fetal movement, and signs can include a sinusoidal electronic fetal monitor pattern, a positive Kleihauer-Betke test, or changes in fetal Doppler blood flow. A mother's report or perception of decreased fetal movement coupled with a nonreactive nonstress test or abnormal ultrasound findings should prompt an investigation into underlying causes.
Subject(s)
Blood Transfusion/methods , Fetal Movement , Fetomaternal Transfusion/therapy , Pregnancy Outcome , Ultrasonography, Prenatal/methods , Adult , Female , Fetal Monitoring/methods , Fetomaternal Transfusion/diagnostic imaging , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Postnatal Care/methods , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Trimester, Third , Risk Assessment , Treatment Outcome
2.
Nurs Womens Health
; 19(3): 283-4, 2015.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26058914