The effects of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic on fetal movement profiles.

Nadja Reissland Beyza Ustun Jochen Einbeck

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2024)

Fetuses show an effect of lockdown independent of maternal anxiety, stress, or depression. These findings contribute to our understanding of fetal development during extraordinary circumstances, raising questions about the potential effects of having to stay indoors during lockdowns.

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