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Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episode: Less Fetal Movement?..Drink Sugary Drinks...Right?!! NO!
Description: It has long been held that maternal perception of fetal movement may protect against stillbirth. However, the 2018 AFFIRM trial called the tradition into question. Related to that is the traditional recommendation to drink “sugary” drinks to increase fetal movements. Is this evidence-based? In this episode, we will review the AFFIRM trial and review sugary intake to increase fetal movement.