Development of Normal Fetal Movements The Last 15 Weeks of Gestation
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 ot
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Development of Normal Fetal Movements The Last 15 Weeks of Gestation
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Development of Normal Fetal Movements
Alessandra Piontelli
Development of Normal Fetal Movements The Last 15 Weeks of Gestation
Alessandra Piontelli Department of Maternal/Fetal Medicine Clinica Mangiagalli Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico University of Milan Milan Italy
With the assistance of: Stefano Acerboni, Florinda Ceriani, Isabella Fabietti, Roberto Fogliani, Elisa Restelli, Sarah Salmona, Laura Trespidi, Beatrice Tassis, and Alessandra Kustermann Department of Maternal/Fetal Medicine Clinica Mangiagalli Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico University of Milan Milan Italy
ISBN 978-88-470-5372-4 ISBN 978-88-470-5373-1 DOI 10.1007/978-88-470-5373-1 Springer Milan Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London
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To Filippo and Roberto, my sons. To Nicolò, my grandson. And To all those who will come.
Acknowledgments
The help and support of many individuals were critical in making this work a reality. These include former and current staff, students, and nurses of the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Clini
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