fetal growth Flashcards
1
Q
what is ultrasound used for
A
assessment of fetal wellness
shows trends in fetal growth
predicts fetal metabolic compromise
anticipates the need to deliver early
2
Q
what feto-placental factors affect fetal growth
A
genotype
gender (boys tend to be heavier)
hormones
previous pregnancy
3
Q
what maternal factors affect fetal growth
A
poverty age drug use weight disease smoking/nicotine alcohol diet prenatal depression environmental toxins
4
Q
define IUGR
A
failure of the foetus to achieve its predetermined growth potential for various reasons
5
Q
define low birth weight
A
less than 2.5kg
6
Q
deinfe pre-eclampsia
A
blood pressure of 140/90mmHg on 2 separate occasions >24hours apart AND significant proteinuria of at least 300mg in a 24hour collection of urine after 20th week GA
