Intrauterine growth pattern in Butajira HDSS, Southern Ethiopia: BUNMAP pregnancy cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abnormal fetal growth pattern during pregnancy including excessive fetal size and intrauterine growth restrictions are the major determinants for perinatal outcomes and postnatal growth. Ultrasonography is a useful tool in monitoring fetal growth for appropriate care and interventions. However, there are few longitudinal studies using serial ultrasonography in low and middle-income countries. Moreover, the reference charts used for fetal growth monitoring in low-income countries comes from high income countries with distinct population features. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the intrauterine growth pattern of the fetus using serial ultrasonography.

Methods

We conducted a prospective community-based cohort study from March 2018 to December 20

SUBMITTER: Mengistu YG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10464298 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature