In this study, we aimed to evaluate fetal cardiac functions after a fasting period of at least 10 days. The purpose of this study was to determine the unexpected effects of fasting on fetal cardiac functions.
Pregnancies at 24-34 weeks of gestation who present to our hospital for routine antenatal follow-up will be evaluated. As the study group, singleton uncomplicated pregnancies with at least 10 days of fasting will be assessed. All ultrasonographic examinations will be conducted within the last 2 hours of the fasting period. The control group will consist of healthy pregnant women who do not fast, with singleton uncomplicated pregnancies between 24-34 weeks, matched for age, parity, and gestational age.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
All singleton uncomplicated pregnancies that present to our hospital for routine antenatal follow-up between 24-34 weeks of gestation will be included in this study.
Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)
Singleton uncomplicated pregnancies with at least 10 days of fasting.
Time frame: Fetal echocardiographic findings after at least 10 days of fasting.
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