Prediction of Small for Gestational Age and Growth-Restricted Neonates at 35 to 36 Weeks of Gestation: A Multicenter Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Third-trimester screening is widely used to identify small for gestational age (SGA) and fetal growth restriction (FGR), but optimal models and timing remain under investigation. This study aimed to assess the performance of combined maternal factors and biomarkers, including ultrasound estimated fetal weight (EFW), Doppler indices, mean arterial pressure (MAP), and angiogenic biomarkers, for predicting SGA neonates after a routine 35-36 weeks' scan in an unselected population. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study in three Spanish centers offering universal third-trimester ultrasound. Logistic regression analyses were carried out to predict birthweight < 10th and <5th percentile using maternal characteristics and medical

SUBMITTER: Martin-Alonso R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12471666 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature