A woman at 28 weeks' gestation is asked to keep a fetal activity diary and to bring the results with her to her next clinic visit.One week later,she calls the clinic and anxiously tells the nurse that she has not felt the baby move for over 30 minutes.The most appropriate initial comment by the nurse would be:

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Fetal sleep cycles can last 20 to 40 minutes, during which time movement may not be felt. This is a normal occurrence and can be a reassuring explanation for the lack of perceived movement, especially if the absence of movement is a short duration like 30 minutes.

A Woman at 28 Weeks' Gestation Is Asked to Keep