Key Points Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is practically defined as a sonographic estimated fetal weight of less than the 10th percentile for gestational age. In actuality, a growth-restricted fetus is one that is unable to meet its inherent growth potential…
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Open full size image Key Abbreviations Abdominal circumference AC Absent end-diastolic velocity AEDV α-fetoprotein AFP Amniotic fluid index AFI Amniotic fluid volume AFV Average for gestational age AGA Biophysical profile BPP Biparietal diameter BPD Cerebroplacental Doppler ratio CPR Computerized cardiotocography…
Open full size image Key Abbreviations American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG Anteroposterior AP Biparietal diameter BPD Body mass index BMI Confidence interval CI Disseminated intravascular coagulation DIC Food and Drug Administration FDA Intelligence quotient IQ Intracranial hemorrhage ICH…
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Key Points Although the terms intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), fetal growth restriction (FGR), and small for gestational age (SGA) are used interchangeably, IUGR and FGR identify pathologically small fetuses, whereas SGA indicates a fetus below a specific cutoff without designation…
Key Points Rates of cesarean delivery have risen in the United States, reaching a rate of approximately 25% of all deliveries, whereas rates of forceps deliveries have declined from 17.7% in 1980 to 4% in 2000. Treat the vacuum extractor…