TITLE
© 2010 Development of Normal Fetal Movements; The First 25 Weeks of Gestation
© 2015 Development of Normal Fetal Movements; The Last 15 Weeks of Gestation
ISBN
978-88-470-1401-5 (Print) 978-88-470-1402-2 (Online)
978-88-470-5372-4 (Print) 978-88-470-5373-1 (Online)
Autors
Alessandra Piontelli
About
Provides a detailed reasoned map of fetal behavior from 10 to 25 weeks gestation. Describes each behavioral event, measured in seconds and presented as it occurs in its natural sequence, thus providing a ‘real-time’ picture of fetal behavior. Discusses and debates various prenatal ‘myths’ in order to offer scientific information on issues that are particularly relevant, given the heated pro-life versus pro-choice debate.
Up-to-date and comprehensive description of the full range of behavioral phenomena observed during the final 15 weeks of gestation
Outstanding photographic material
Written by an author specialized in neurology, obstetrics, psychiatry, and infant-child development
This work aims to provide a detailed reasoned map of fetal behavior by describing its features and evolution from 10 to 25 weeks gestation. Each behavioral event is described, measured in seconds and presented as it occurs in its natural sequence, thus providing a ‘real-time’ picture of fetal behavior. Links between events become clear, and events are connected to the changing anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and of the fetal body in general. Transient behaviour with its underlying structures and possible functions is carefully distinguished from anticipatory functions heralding post-natal life. Furthermore, phenomena of physiologic significance during prenatal life, but which can acquire pathological connotations for the premature infant having to meet the different requirements of the post-natal environment, are also outlined. Finally, various prenatal ‘myths’ are discussed, in order to give scientific information on issues;that are particularly relevant, given the heated pro-life versus pro-choice debate.
In the later stages of gestation, fetal functions undergo increasing change and development, preparing the fetus for the transition to its postnatal environment. Rapid maturation is witnessed in breathing, swallowing, sensory functions, sleep, and many other processes, with corresponding behavioral changes. By 35 to 40 weeks of gestation, fetuses are capable of living ex utero without support, but it is increasingly appreciated that even infants born at between 35 and 36 weeks can suffer long-term consequences. This book, which complements the author’s previous volume on development of normal fetal movements during the first 25 weeks of gestation, discusses in detail the full range of behavioral phenomena observed during the final 15 weeks of gestation, with careful analysis of their mutual relationships. A key feature is the outstanding photographic material, difficult to obtain at this late stage, and the instructive graphs that are also included. The information provided will alert clinicians to deviations from the norm and to physiologic phenomena that can turn pathologic in infants born prematurely.?
FORMAT
»Papers Count ± MULTI
Table of Contents
VOL 1
(11 chapters)
1. Introduction
2. General Movements
3. Startles, Twitches and Clonuses
4. Hiccups, Yawning and Gasping
5. Fetal Breathing Movements
6. Swallowing, Sucking, and Handedness as Inferred from Fetal Thumb Sucking
7. Localized Movements
8. Facial Expressions
9. Rest-activity Cycles, Clusters and the Ontogeny of Sleep
10. Twin Fetuses and Twin Myths
11. Conclusions: Movement is Life
VOL 2
(12 chapters)
1. Introduction
2. General Movements
3. Localized or Isolated Movements
4. Fetal Breathing Movements and Shallow Fetal Breathing Movements
5. Swallowing, Sucking, and Mouthing
6. Startles, Twitches, and Clonuses
7. Seemingly Trivial Fetal Motions: Yawning and Hiccups
8. Fetuses: Facial Motions or Facial Expressions?
9. Fetal Behavioral States
10. Twin Fetuses: Facts and Late-Pregnancy Twin Myths
11. Fetal Sensory Abilities
12. Conclusions
