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Main points: distinction and possible differential outcome from general movements, localized motions of various fetal parts, targeted (but not volitional) nature, compatibility with other motions and with rest, and possible functions during the last 15 weeks of pregnancy
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Piontelli, A., Ceriani, F., Fabietti, I., Fogliani, R., Restelli, E., Kustermann, A. (2015). Localized or Isolated Movements. In: Development of Normal Fetal Movements. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5373-1_3
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