Naslov
Neurobehavioral continuity from fetus to neonate

Autori
Stanojević, Milan ; Kurjak, Asim ; Salihagić Kadić, Aida ; Vasilj, Oliver ; Mišković, Berivoj ; Shaddad, Afaf Naim ; Ahmed, Badreldeen ; Tomasović, Sanja

Izvornik
Journal of perinatal medicine (0300-5577) 39 (2011); 171-177

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
development of central nervous system ; fetal neurobehavior ; four-dimensional ultrasound ; general movements ; neonatal neurobehavior

Sažetak
Neurobehavior represents development of the central nervous system (CNS). Fetuses and newborns exhibit a large number of endogenously generated motor patterns, among which general movements are often investigated pre- and post- natally. Spontaneous activity is probably a more sensitive indicator of brain dysfunction than reactivity to sensory stimuli while testing reflexes. Nutritional stress at critical times during fetal development can have persistent and potentially irreversible effects particularly on brain growth and function. Unfavorable intrauterine environment can affect adversely brain growth. All endogenously generated movement patterns from un-stimulated CNS might be observed as early as from the seven to eight weeks' gestation, with a rich repertoire of movements within the next two or three weeks, continuing for five to six months postnatally. It is still uncertain whether a new scoring system for prenatal neurological assessment will be adequate for the distinction between normal and abnormal fetuses in low-risk pregnancies. The continuity of behavioral patterns from prenatal to postnatal life might answer these intriguing questions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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