Antenatal growth charts Flashcards
1
Q
used to detect
A
fetuses which are large or small for dates
2
Q
causes for a small baby include? (4)
A
- uteroplacental insufficiency
- chromosomal abnormalities
- foetal abnormalities
- foetal infections
3
Q
What is classed as a ‘small’ baby ?
A
estimated fetal weight < 10th percentile
4
Q
What is classed as a ‘large’ baby ?
A
estimated fetal weight < 90 th percentile
5
Q
causes for a large baby include? (3)
A
- maternal diabetes mellitus
- gestational diabetes
- insulin-dependent diabetes
6
Q
what growth chart is used in NHS grampian ?
A
customised growth chart
- weight, parity and ethnicity
