FETAL BREATHING MOVEMENTS AND MATERNAL HYPEROXIA

Abstract
The effect of maternal inhalation of 50% O2 upon fetal breathing movements was investigated. No significant effect was noted in patients with normal pregnancies or in those complicated by insulin dependent diabetes or mild preeclampsia. A significant increase in fetal breathing movements was observed in those pregnancies complicated by either severe pre-eclampsia or fetal growth retardation.

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