Fetal Umbilical Cord Circumference Measurement and Birth Weight
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between umbilical cord circumference and birth weight. Material and Methods: 50 singleton gravidae between 32 - 42 weeks admitted in labor and delivered within 12 - 24 hours were included. Pregnancies with structural anomalies were excluded. Ultrasound measurement of umbilical cord circumference was obtained from cross sectional three vessel view of a free loop. The relationship between umbilical cord circumference, birth weight and gestational age were analyzed using correlation and regression. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al Sadr teaching hospital. Results: There was no significant correlation between gestational age and umbilical cord circumference in the gestational range studied. Umbilical cord circumference correlated with birth weight, (r = 0.8, P <0.001). A simple regression equation can be used to give an estimation of fetal weight. Birth weight (gm) = C2 + 35 C (mm) Where C is the umbilical cord circumference. Conclusion: Umbilical cord circumference, measured by ultrasound prior to delivery may be helpful in predicting birth weight.
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Dr. Saba J Al Heshimi
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