Reduced fetal growth velocity precedes antepartum fetal death.

Given that 74% of antepartum fetal death cases were not small-for-gestational-age at the last ultrasound examination when they were alive (EFW>10th ), alternative approaches are needed to improve detection of fetuses at risk for fetal death. Longitudinal sonographic evaluations to determine growth velocity doubles the sensitivity for prediction of antepartum fetal death compared to a single ultrasound examination, yet performance is still sub-optimal. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.