Pregnancy Pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Minimal age of 18 years oldPregnant women with an uncomplicated singleton pregnancy and a gestational age between 30+0 and 40+0 weeks and daysOral and written informed consent is obtained
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:Insufficient knowledge of Dutch or English languageWomen with a multiple pregnancyContra-indications for the Nemo Fetal Monitoring System (NFMS):Fetal and/or maternal cardiac arrhythmiasContraindications to abdominal placement (dermatologic diseases of the abdomen precluding preparation of the abdomen with abrasive paper)Women connected to an external or implanted electrical stimulator, such as a pacemaker (because of disturbance of the electrophysiological signal) Fetus with known congenital or chromosomal abnormalitiesWomen with absolute or relative contraindications to aerobic exercise during pregnancy at time of inclusions and during maternal exercise:Mild or severe respiratory diseases (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restrictive lung disease and cystic fibrosis)Mild or severe acquired or congenital heart disease with exercise intoleranceUncontrolled or severe arrhythmia Vasa previa Type 1 diabetesIUGRPre-eclampsiaCervical insufficiency Placenta previaUntreated thyroid diseaseSymptomatic, severe eating disorderMultiple nutrient deficiencies and/or chronic undernutritionModerate-heavy smoking (> 20 cigarettes per day)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is success rate, defined as percentage of time with good signal quality of fetal heart rate | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are CTG characteristics and maternal satisfaction with continuous monitoring during exercise. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Máxima MC