| Parturient fundal height as a predictor of low birth weight. | |
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PMID: 9718908 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The usefulness of parturient fundal height as a predictor of low birth weight (LBW) was studied in 151 singleton pregnancies. The symphysis to fundus (S-F) distance was measured in early labour and was plotted against the birth weight of the newborns. A significant positive correlation was observed between the two parameters (r = +0.740). For the prediction of LBW, the critical limit of the fundal height was 31 cm, meaning that a S-F distance of more than 31 cm is reasonably safe while lesser values predict a higher chance of a LBW infant. From these observations, the use of a colour-coded tape by peripheral health workers and traditional birth attendants is suggested: red for S-F < 28 cm, yellow for S-F = 28-31 cm, and green for S-F > 31 cm. Mothers who have a fundal height in the 'red zone' are at risk of delivering LBW infants. |
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Authors:
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C Mohanty; B K Das; O P Mishra |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of tropical pediatrics Volume: 44 ISSN: 0142-6338 ISO Abbreviation: J. Trop. Pediatr. Publication Date: 1998 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-10-02 Completed Date: 1998-10-02 Revised Date: 2006-03-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8010948 Medline TA: J Trop Pediatr Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 222-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
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Adult Embryonic and Fetal Development / physiology* Female Humans India Infant, Low Birth Weight* Infant, Newborn Linear Models Physical Examination / methods* Predictive Value of Tests Pregnancy* Prenatal Diagnosis / methods* Sensitivity and Specificity Uterus / anatomy & histology* |
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