PB 227: Fetal Growth Restriction

Question 1

Fetal Growth Restriction vs. SGA

Answer 1

FGR = Fetuses with an EFW or abdominal circumference that is less than 10%ile for GA

SGA = Used exclusively to describe newborns whose birth weight is less than the 10%ile for GA

Question 2

Etiology of Fetal Growth Restriction

Answer 2

Question 3

How should pregnancies be screened for fetal growth restriction, and how is screening accomplished?

Answer 3

Fundal height weekly starting at 24 w (discrepancy between weeks of GA and fundal height measurement of greater than 3 concerning)

Question 4

How should women with a prior birth of a SGA newborn be evaluated?

Answer 4

Risk of recurrence of an SGA birth is approximately 20%