Accuracy of clinical fetal weight estimation by Midwives.

Assaad K KesrouaniChady AtallahRamzi AbouJaoudeNorma AssafHanaa KhaledElie Attieh

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2017)

Maternal and fetal factors, except for macrosomia, have limited impact on estimation of fetal birth weight. Macrosomia is challenging because of a consistent tendency of underestimation by midwives.

Keyphrases

birth weight
weight gain
gestational age
body mass index
physical activity
preterm birth