This Viewpoint examines recent developments in the quantitative characterization of fetal movements via kinematical analysis. We contend that fetal kinematics represents a powerful tool to investigate prenatal cognition and the prepostnatal continuity of cognitive development. The potential benefits of increased investigation into the kinematics of fetal movement are manifold, and apply to diverse fields including pediatric medicine and developmental biology.

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胎儿运动学：基本结果和转化前景

该观点通过运动学分析研究了胎儿运动定量表征的最新进展。我们认为胎儿运动学是研究产前认知和产后认知发展连续性的有力工具。对胎儿运动的运动学进行更多研究的潜在好处是多方面的，并且适用于包括儿科医学和发育生物学在内的各个领域。