Deceleration of fetal growth rate as alternative predictor for childhood outcomes: a birth cohort study.

Zoe A Broere-BrownSarah Schalekamp-TimmermansVincent W V JaddoeEric A P Steegers

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2019)

Both decelerated growth and SGA are associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes in childhood. In addition to SGA, neonates with deceleration of growth should be considered a high-risk group.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
gestational age
low birth weight
weight loss
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes