You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


1. Introduction {#sec1}
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Decreased fetal movement (DFM) perceived by the mother sometimes indicates imminent fetal death or jeopardy in singleton pregnancy \[[@B1]--[@B5]\]. Does this also hold true for twin pregnancy? There has been no report that maternal perception of DFM in twin pregnancy is associated with imminent fetal death or jeopardy. We here describe a woman with twin pregnancy in whom DFM of one twin prompted her to receive urgent consultation to us, resulting in early detection of absent variability caused by acute twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).

2. Case Presentation {#sec2}
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A 27-year-old primiparous woman with monochorionic diamniotic (MD) twins conceived spontaneously, sought maternal check-up at 9 weeks of gestation in a primary care hospital, and was checked every two weeks. At 26^3/7^ weeks of gestation, she was referred to our tertiary center due to "Satogaeri bunben" (a traditional ritual (support system) for perinatal women in Japan; "Satogaeri" means returning to the original family town or house and "bunben" means delivery); and her pregnant course every two weeks was uneventful until 31^2/7^ weeks, when the MD twins with vertex (I: right-lower side)-vertex (II: left-upper side) presentation showed amniotic fluid pocket of 7.9 and 2.4 cm, respectively, indicating the appearance of slight difference. Estimated fetal body weight in the first and second twins was 1683 g and 1531 g, respectively, suggesting that there was not significant fetal body weight discordancy. Both twins showed reassuring fetal statuses and water-filled bladders. Although this condition did not meet the criteria of TTTS \[[@B6]\], we planned to admit her 7 days later to monitor the fetuses more closely because amniotic fluid imbalance emerged abruptly. We educated her regarding DFM as a sign of imminent fetal death or jeopardy; therefore, she deliberately started to perceive fetal movements of both twins everyday \[[@B7]\]. Fortunately, she could perceive fetal movement in a fetus-by-fetus manner; she could easily discern one fetal movement from the other fetal movement because she had always felt the two fetuses\' movements in almost the same location. Thus, although we did not recommend "modified count to 10" method in a fetal movement count chart \[[@B7]\] due to twin pregnancy, she has been paying attention to fetal movements of both fetuses. Five days before the booking day, she perceived DFM only in the right twin (I), with the left cotwin (II) moving as usual. In addition, she felt frequent uterine contractions. These changes prompted her to receive urgent consultation to us. Then, cardiotocogram indicated absent variability in the right twin (I), while reassuring pattern in the left twin (II), with uterine contraction every one to three minutes ([Figure 1](#fig1){ref-type="fig"}). There were no ultrasonographic signs indicating placental abruption. Considering immature cervix and acute appearance of absent variability of one twin, we decided to perform Cesarean section under general anesthesia. The first twin (I) was male infant weighing 2060 g, with Apgar score of 1 and 5 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively; and blood gas analysis in the umbilical artery showed pH of 7.13 and base excess of −10.8. The second twin (II) was male infant weighing 1578 g, with Apgar score of 1 and 6 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively; and blood gas analysis in the umbilical artery showed pH of 7.20 and base excess of −10.8. Hemoglobin of the first and second twins 2 hours after delivery was 20.7 and 10.8 g/dL, respectively; brain natriuretic peptide of each twin 2 days after delivery was 1459 and 2027 pg/mL (normal range: \<18.4 pg/mL), respectively; and cardiothoracic ratio of each twin was 70% ([Figure 2](#fig2){ref-type="fig"}) and 44%, respectively. The first twin showed high systolic blood pressure (80--100 mm Hg) and polyuria (4--6 mL/kg/hour) just after delivery; left ventricular dimension was thick, ejection fraction was 65%, and mild tricuspid regurgitation and mitral regurgitation were observed; and he had generalized edema just after delivery, but body weight decreased 20% during 8 days after delivery. In contrast, the second twin showed very low systolic blood pressure (20--30 mm Hg) and collapsed inferior vena cava just after delivery, indicating hypovolemia; however, echocardiography did not show any significant findings. Then, we diagnosed this condition as acute TTTS in view of both pregnancy course and the fetal findings. While the first recipient-twin was responded by diuretics and had large amount of urination, intraventricular hemorrhage and ventriculomegaly occurred 2 days after delivery; the ventriculomegaly was still observed at 1 month postpartum. The second donor twin showed no sequelae at 1 month postpartum. Patient anonymity was preserved and informed consent for reporting was obtained from the parents.

3. Discussion {#sec3}
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Although it is not yet determined whether recommending all pregnant women to count fetal movements (universal fetal movement counting) reduces the fetal death, obstetricians should ask a pregnant woman to consult the caregivers when she felt DFM \[[@B8]\]. This case dramatically illustrated that maternal perception of DFM may save fetal/infant lives in not only singleton pregnancy but also in twin pregnancy, indicating the importance of educating pregnant women regarding DFM. To our knowledge, no previous reports showed possible effectiveness of educating pregnant women with twin pregnancy regarding DFM.

In this pregnant woman with MD twins, fetal movement in one twin acutely decreased and regular uterine contraction occurred at the same time. Although apparent placental vascular anastomoses were not determined by visual inspection in this case, previous reports clearly indicated that placenta in almost all MD twins has vascular anastomoses \[[@B9]--[@B11]\]. We do not know the reasons why DFM and frequent uterine contractions occurred simultaneously; however, uterine contraction may have increased the flow between the fetuses, which might have triggered, or might have led to, acute TTTS \[[@B12], [@B13]\].

It may have been more cautious if we admitted her at the time when amniotic fluid imbalance emerged abruptly at 31^2/7^ weeks of gestation, even though the criterion of TTTS was not fulfilled then. Van Mieghem et al. \[[@B14]\] showed that a fluid discordance of ≥3.1 cm diagnosed before 20 weeks selected the group at highest risk for TTTS. However, since a predictor of acute TTTS has not been identified yet, it is very difficult to predict acute TTTS, and we have not yet had a definite measure for it. Furthermore, we do not know if earlier admission might have led to earlier detection of occurrence of acute TTTS in our case with MD twins showing slight amniotic fluid imbalance after 26 weeks of gestation, and thus to earlier intervention before establishing heart failure in the first recipient twin.

When the fetal position in twin pregnancy frequently changes, the pregnant woman may feel difficulty in discriminating the movements in a fetus-by-fetus manner in other words, it may be very difficult for her to know one\'s decreased activity if only one twin becomes almost inactive. However, we believe that educating pregnant women with twin pregnancy regarding clinical meaning of DFM may be better encouraged even for women with twin pregnancy because we, from our experiences on twin pregnancy, know that not a few women with twin pregnancy could perceive fetal movements in a fetus-by-fetus manner. At least, letting them notice the importance of DFM may be far better than letting them unnoticed it.

We here describe the maternal perception of DFM in one twin indicating fetal jeopardy caused by acute TTTS. The maternal perception of DFM even in twin pregnancy may be associated with imminent fetal death. Educating pregnant women with twin pregnancy regarding clinical meaning of DFM may be clinically important for saving fetal/infant lives.

None of the authors have a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned in this paper.

The authors thank for Dr. Yume Suzuki, Pediatrician, who performed echocardiography for both twins and cooperated in writing the paper and discussion.

![Cardiotocogram indicated absent variability in the right twin (I), and reassuring pattern in the other left twin (II), showing uterine contractions every one to three minutes. Arrows indicate uterine contractions.](CRIM.OBGYN2013-345808.001){#fig1}

![The chest X-ray of the first recipient-twin showed cardiac dilatation: the cardiothoracic ratio was 70%.](CRIM.OBGYN2013-345808.002){#fig2}

[^1]: Academic Editors: I. Kowalcek, I. MacKenzie, E. C. Nwosu, and R. Sharony