Repercusión del síndrome metabólico sobre el crecimiento de fetos de ratas Wistar / Repercussion of the metabolic syndrome on the growth of Wistar rat fetuses

Introducción: El síndrome metabólico es un conjunto de anomalías metabólicas como obesidad, dislipidemia, intolerancia a la glucosa e hipertensión arterial. Se realizó estudio experimental, longitudinal prospectivo en la Unidad de Toxicología Experimental de Villa Clara, periodo septiembre del 2016 y julio del 2019. Objetivo: Evaluar las modificaciones del crecimiento de los fetos de ratas con síndrome metabólico, con respecto al grupo control. Métodos: Se crearon dos grupos, uno de control y otro de estudio con síndrome metabólico inducido. Las variables estudiadas fueron: peso, talla y diámetros craneanos. Se utilizó el programa Excel 2010 y el SPSS versión 15.0 para Windows, la prueba Chi Cuadrado, y como estadístico de decisión, la significación de Monte Carlo. Resultados: Los fetos de ratas con síndrome metabólico inducido tuvieron mayor peso y talla. Conclusiones: El síndrome metabólico influyó en la ganancia del peso y la talla en los fetos en vida prenatal, al incrementar la probabilidad de macrosomía al momento del nacimiento.

Introduction: metabolic syndrome is a group of metabolic abnormalities such as obesity, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance and arterial hypertension. An experimental, longitudinal and prospective study was carried out in the Villa Clara Experimental Toxicology Unit from September 2016 to July 2019. Objective: to evaluate the changes in the growth of rat fetuses with metabolic syndrome, with respect to the control group. Methods: two groups with induced metabolic syndrome were created, one for control and the other for study. Weight, height and cranial diameters were the studied variables. The Excel 2010 program and SPSS version 15.0 for Windows and the Chi Square test were used, as well as the Monte Carlo significance as statistical decision. Results: rat fetuses with induced metabolic syndrome had greater weight and height. Conclusions: the metabolic syndrome influenced the weight and height gain in prenatal fetuses, increasing the probability of macrosomia at birth.

Capacidad del diámetro biparietal para predecir los recién nacidos grandes para edad gestacional. Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo / Ability of biparietal diameter to predict large for gestational age newborns. A retrospective cohort study

Fundamento: Predecir el recién nacido grande para la edad gestacional es una acción de salud que necesita de herramientas tecnológicas de probada eficiencia. Objetivo: Determinar la capacidad predictiva del diámetro biparietal en los recién nacidos grandes para la edad gestacional. Metodología: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo que incluyó 1959 gestantes cubanas con embarazo simple con captación y término del embarazo entre enero del 2009 y diciembre de 2017. En cada trimestre de gestación se compararon las condiciones tróficas adecuado para la edad gestacional (AEG) y grandes para la edad gestacional (GEG) mediante estadígrafos de tendencia central (media) y de dispersión (rango, desviación estándar) correspondientes al diámetro biparietal. Se calculó además el intervalo de confianza (IC) de 95 % para la diferencia de medias del diámetro biparietal. Asimismo, se realizó un análisis de curvas ROC para determinar si el diámetro biparietal y el peso fetal predicen la condición trófica grande para la edad gestacional en el segundo y tercer trimestre de gestación. Los datos fueron recogidos del libro registro de genética del área de salud. Resultados: El diámetro biparietal en el segundo y tercer trimestre de gestación tuvo un área bajo curva de 0.60 (IC 95 %: 0.54-0.65) y 0.59 (IC 95 %: 0.54-0.64) respectivamente. Los puntos de corte establecidos (T2: 56.55 mm, T3: 81.55 mm) tienen una especificidad y exactitud superior al 78 %. Conclusiones: El diámetro biparietal y los modelos de regresión de Shepard y de Hadlock V mostraron capacidad para discriminar el nacimiento grande para la edad gestacional del adecuado para la edad gestacional, a partir del segundo trimestre de gestación siendo más eficaces en el tercero.

Background: Predicting large for gestational age newborns is a medical action that requires technological tools with proven efficiency. Objective: To determine the predictive ability of biparietal diameter in large newborns for gestational age. Methodology: Retrospective cohort study that included 1959 Cuban pregnant women with a singleton pregnancy, with recruitment and pregnancy term between January 2009 and December 2017. In each gestational trimester, trophic conditions appropriate for gestational age (GAW) were compared and large for gestational age (GA) using central tendency (mean) and dispersion (range, standard deviation) statistics corresponding to the biparietal diameter. The 95% confidence interval (CI) for mean biparietal diameter difference was also calculated. In addition, an analysis of ROC curves was performed to determine if biparietal diameter and fetal weight predict large trophic condition for gestational age in the second and third gestational trimester. Data were gathered from the health area genetics registry book. Results: Biparietal diameter in the second and third trimester of gestation had an area under curve of 0.60 (95% CI: 0.54-0.65) and 0.59 (95% CI: 0.54-0.64) respectively. The established cut-off points (T2: 56.55 mm, T3: 81.55 mm) have a specificity and accuracy greater than 78%. Conclusions: Biparietal diameter and the Shepard and Hadlock V regression models showed ability to discriminate large for gestational age birth from adequate for gestational age birth from the second trimester of gestation onward, being more effective in the third trimester.

Relación entre biometría fetal, producto de acumulación de los lípidos y condición trófica al nacer / Relationship between fetal biometry, lipid accumulation product and the trophic condition at birth

Fundamento: Las alteraciones del estado nutricional materno generalmente se relacionan con desviaciones del crecimiento fetal, que pueden detectarse por los parámetros biofísicos fetales e identifican la posible condición trófica al nacer. Objetivo: Determinar la posible relación entre los parámetros biométricos fetales, la condición trófica al nacer y el producto de acumulación de los lípidos. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio transversal en el Policlínico Chiqui Gómez Lubian del municipio Santa Clara, durante el año 2019, en una población de 253 gestantes normopeso supuestamente sanas al inicio de la gestación. La muestra no probabilística fue de 144 gestantes. Las variables de estudio fueron: producto de acumulación de los lípidos, biometría fetal y condición trófica al nacer. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos. Resultados: En el segundo trimestre ningún parámetro biométrico coincidió con la condición al nacer de pequeño, mientras que para el grande coincidieron las circunferencias cefálica y abdominal. En el tercer trimestre la longitud del fémur y la circunferencia abdominal coinciden en la identificación del pequeño y del grande. El PAL se correlacionó con la circunferencia abdominal del tercer trimestre y con el peso al nacer; presentando mayor frecuencia de valores en el tercer tertil para los nacimientos grandes. Conclusiones: La circunferencia abdominal fue el parámetro biométrico con mayor coincidencia con la condición trófica al nacer, la que se asoció con valores en el tercer tertil del PAL para la detección de nacimientos grandes, relacionándose el fenotipo normopeso metabólicamente obeso con el crecimiento fetal por exceso.

Background: Maternal nutritional status disorders are usually related to fetal growth deviations, which can be detected by fetal biophysical parameters and identify the possible trophic condition at birth. Objective: To determine the possible relationship between fetal biometric parameters, the birth trophic state and lipid accumulation product. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Chiqui Gómez Lubian Polyclinic in Santa Clara municipality, during 2019, in a population of 253 normal-weight pregnant women who were apparently healthy at the beginning of their gestation. The non-probability sample was made up of 144 pregnant women. Study variables were: lipid accumulation product, fetal biometry and trophic condition at birth. Theoretical, empirical and statistical methods were used. Results: In the second trimester, none of the biometric parameters matched the condition at birth as a small child, while in the large one the head and abdominal circumferences matched. In the third trimester, femoral length and abdominal circumference coincide in identifying the small one and the large one. LAP correlated with third trimester abdominal circumference and birth weight, presenting higher frequency of values in the third tertile for large births. Conclusions: Abdominal circumference was the biometric parameter with the highest coincidence with trophic condition at birth, associated with values in the third tertile of the LAP for detecting large births, relating the metabolically obese normal weight phenotype with excessive fetal growth.

Maternal visceral adiposity and fetal biometry in women with obesity and diabetes

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the correlation of maternal visceral adiposity with sonographic variables related to fetal biometry in the second trimester of pregnancy in mothers who were previously obese versus nonobese and gestational diabetic versus nondiabetic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 583 pregnant women who received prenatal care between October 2011 and September 2013 at the Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira, northeast of Brazil. Maternal visceral adiposity was measured by ultrasound examination at the same time as fetal biometry. Gestational age was 14.9±3.2 weeks. The correlation between maternal visceral adiposity and fetal biometric variables was evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Among the groups, the correlation coefficients were compared using Fisher's Z-test. This test was also used to evaluate the null hypothesis of correlation coefficients between pairs of variables. RESULTS: Maternal visceral adiposity positively correlated with fetal abdominal circumference, estimated fetal weight, head circumference, femur length, and biparietal diameter in pregnant women with obesity, nonobesity, gestational diabetes, and nondiabetes, but the correlation coefficients were statistically similar among the groups. CONCLUSION: Maternal visceral adiposity positively correlated with fetal biometry in the second trimester of pregnancy in the same manner in pregnant women previously obese and nonobese, as well as in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and nondiabetes.

Factores predictores del éxito del parto vaginal posterior a cesárea

Objetivo : Determinar los predictores del éxito del parto vaginal posterior a cesárea segmentaria transversal primaria por causa no recurrente. Diseño : Estudio de casos y controles. Institución: Hospital Central "Dr. Urquinaona", Maracaibo, Venezuela. Métodos : Gestantes con inicio espontáneo del trabajo de parto y antecedentes de cesárea con incisión transversal en el segmento inferior por causa no iterativa. La prueba de parto fue considerada exitosa si terminaba en parto vaginal. Principales medidas de estudio : Edad materna, paridad, frecuencia de trabajo de parto previo a la cesárea anterior, edad gestacional al momento del parto, estación de la presentación cefálica fetal al ingreso y peso fetal. Resultados : Se seleccionó 126 gestantes, de las cuales 85 (67,4%) tuvieron pruebas exitosas (parto vaginal), mientras que 41 (32,5%) tuvieron prueba fallida. No se encontraron diferencias en las características generales entre los grupos (p = ns). El análisis univariante mostró que el peso fetal igual o menor de 3,500 gramos, la estación de la presentación cefálica fetal fija o encajada y la edad gestacional menor de 40 semanas fueron predictores significativos del resultado exitoso de la prueba de parto (p < 0,05). El análisis de regresión logística demostró que el peso fetal igual o mayor de 3,500 gramos (p = 0,04) y la estación de la presentación cefálica fetal flotante insinuada (p = 0,03) conservaron importancia como predictores. Conclusión : Los predictores para una prueba exitosa de parto vaginal posterior a cesárea fueron peso fetal menor o igual a 3,500 gramos y la estación de la presentación cefálica fetal fija o encajada.

Objective : To determine predictors of successful vaginal delivery following primary transverse segmental cesarean section for non-recurring cause. Design : Casecontrol study. Institution: Hospital Central "Dr. Urquinaona", Maracaibo, Venezuela. Methods : Pregnant women with spontaneous onset of labor and history of cesarean section with transverse incision in the lower segment for non-recurrent cause. The trial of labor was considered successful if it ended in vaginal delivery. Main study measures : Maternal age, parity, frequency of labor prior to previous cesarean section, gestational age at delivery, station of fetal cephalic presentation at admission, and fetal weight. Results : A total of 126 pregnant women were selected, of whom 85 (67.4%) had successful trials (vaginal delivery), while 41 (32.5%) had a failed trial. No differences in general characteristics were found between groups (p = ns). Univariate analysis showed that fetal weight equal to or less than 3,500 grams, station of fixed or engaged fetal cephalic presentation, and gestational age less than 40 weeks were significant predictors of successful trial of labor outcome (p < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that fetal weight equal to or greater than 3,500 grams (p = 0.04) and station of floating insinuated fetal cephalic presentation (p = 0.03) retained significance as predictors. Conclusion : Predictors for a successful trial of vaginal delivery following cesarean section were fetal weight less than or equal to 3,500 grams and station of fixed or engaged fetal cephalic presentation.

Impact of maternal periodontal health on fetus weight in Iraqi pregnant women: a clinical study / Impacto da saúde periodontal materna no peso fetal em gestantes iraquianas: um estudo clínico

Objective: the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between periodontal health condition and the weight of fetuses in Iraqi pregnant women in order to magnify the importance of periodontal health maintenance during pregnancy. Material and Methods: fetus weight was determined using ultrasound scanning for 222 pregnant women, accordingly they were divided into two groups: group A: normal fetus weight and group B: below normal fetal weight. Their periodontal condition was examined by means of Plaque index (PI), Gingival index (GI), Bleeding on probing (BOP) and Clinical Attachment loss (CAL) using WHO CPITN periodontal probe. WHO charts of normal fetal weight for each week were considered to determine the normality of fetus weight. Results: significant value p=0.00 was obtained when comparing the examined periodontal parameters between groups A and B, mean of periodontal parameters of PI, GI and BOP were higher in group B (1.1964: 1.4541), (1.1877: 1.4925), (0.3553: 1.3748) respectively. Q2 and IQR of PI, BOP and GI in group A were (1.190:0.3), (0.30:0.5), (1.160:0.3) respectively. And (1.460:0.24) (1.50:0.7) (1.460:0.26) in Group B. There were 4 cases of CAL in group A as opposed to 88 cases in group B, Q2 of CAL in group A=0.00, Q2 in group B=1.00. IQR=0.00 in both groups. Non-significant value p=0. 503(p>0.05) was seen when comparing the incidence of low fetal weight between the three trimesters. Conclusion: it is important to maintain a good periodontal condition and oral Hygiene status in pregnant women for healthier fetal weight and healthier pregnancy with less complications. (AU)

Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a relação entre a condição de saúde periodontal e a peso dos fetos em gestantes iraquianas para ampliar a importância da manutenção da saúde periodontal durante a gravidez. Material e Métodos: o peso do feto foi determinado por ultrassonografia 222 As gestantes, consequentemente, foram divididas em dois grupos: grupo A: peso normal do feto e grupo B: abaixo do peso fetal normal. Sua condição periodontal foi examinada por meio de índice de placa (IP), gengival índice (GI), Sangramento na sondagem (BOP) e Perda de Inserção Clínica (CAL) usando a sonda periodontal CPITN da OMS. Os gráficos da OMS de peso fetal normal para cada semana foram considerados para determinar a normalidade do peso feto. Resultados: obteve-se valor significativo p=0,00 quando comparados os parâmetros periodontais examinados entre nos grupos A e B, as médias dos parâmetros periodontais do IP, GI e BOP foram maiores no grupo B (1,1964: 1,4541), (1,1877: 1,4925), (0,3553: 1,3748), respectivamente. Q2 e IQR do PI, BOP e GI no grupo A foram (1,190:0,3), (0.30:0.5), (1.160:0.3) respectivamente.E (1.460:0.24) (1.50:0.7) (1.460:0.26) no Grupo B. Houve 4 casos de CAL no grupo A em oposição a 88 casos no grupo B, Q2 de CAL no grupo A=0,00, Q2 no grupo B=1,00. IQR=0,00 em ambos os grupos. Valor não significativo p=0. 503(p>0,05) foi observado quando comparada a incidência de baixo nível fetal peso entre os três trimestres. Conclusão:é importante manter uma boa condição periodontal e Estado de higiene bucal em gestantes para maior peso fetal e gravidez mais saudável com menos complicações. (AU)

Efecto de la suplementación del zinc sobre el peso fetal en ratas diabéticas gestadas / Effect of zinc supplementation on fetal weight in pregnant diabetic rats

RESUMEN Introducción: La relación entre la deficiencia de Zn y la elevada incidencia de alteraciones en el crecimiento intrauterino en la diabetes materna aún no se ha dilucidado. En la literatura consultada no existen reportes del efecto de la suplementación con el micronutriente sobre el crecimiento fetal en modelos de diabetes con hiperglucemias moderadas. Objetivo: Determinar el efecto sobre el peso fetal de la suplementación con zinc a ratas con diabetes moderada durante la gestación. Métodos: Se utilizó un modelo de diabetes moderada inducida en ratas Wistar al segundo día de nacidas por inducción subcutánea con estreptozotocina (100mg/kg-pc). En la adultez las ratas sanas y diabéticas fueron apareadas con machos sanos. Según correspondiera recibieron durante 20 días de gestación un suplemento de sulfato de zinc (50mg/kg). Se estudiaron 395 fetos de cuatro grupos: fetos de ratas sanas sin suplemento, de ratas sanas suplementadas, de ratas diabéticas sin suplemento y de ratas diabéticas suplementadas. Los fetos se clasificaron en pequeños (PEG), adecuados (AEG) y grandes (GEG) para la edad gestacional. Resultados: La descendencia de las ratas diabéticas suplementadas mostró valores del peso fetal similares a ambos grupos sanos al término de la gestación, presentando menor porcentaje de fetos PEG y GEG, así como mayor porcentaje de AEG respecto al grupo diabético no suplementado. Conclusiones: La suplementación con Zn durante la gestación a ratas diabéticas con hiperglucemias moderadas causó efectos positivos sobre su descendencia al aumentar el porcentaje de fetos con peso adecuado.

ABSTRACT Introduction: the relationship between Zn deficiency and the high incidence of abnormal intrauterine growth in maternal diabetes has not yet been elucidated. There are no reports in the consulted literature of the effect of micronutrient supplementation on fetal growth in models of diabetes with moderate hyperglycemia. Objective: to determine the effect of zinc supplementation on fetal weight in rats with moderate diabetes during pregnancy. Methods: a model of mild diabetes was used in Wistar rats on the second day of birth by subcutaneous streptozotocin induction (100mg/kg-bw). As adults, healthy and diabetic rats were mated with healthy males. As appropriate, they received a zinc sulfate supplement (50mg/kg) during 20 days of gestation. A number of 395 fetuses from four groups were studied: fetuses from healthy rats without supplementation, from healthy rats supplemented, from diabetic rats without supplementation and from diabetic rats supplemented. Fetuses were classified as small (SGA), adequate (AGA), and large (LGA) for gestational age. Results: the offspring of the supplemented diabetic rats showed similar fetal weight values to both healthy groups at the end of pregnancy, having a lower percentage of SGA and LGA fetuses, as well as a higher percentage of AGA compared to the non-supplemented diabetic group. Conclusions: Zn supplementation during pregnancy in diabetic rats with moderate hyperglycemia had positive effects on their offspring by increasing the percentage of fetuses with adequate weight.

Impact of socioeconomic factors on deciduous teeth eruption among infants born after low-risk pregnancy compared to infants diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction

Aim: The aim is to assess the impact of socioeconomic factors on deciduous teeth eruption among infants born after low-risk pregnancy and infants diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Materials and Methodology: The cross-sectional study included 110 neonates recruited at birth using stratified random sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Neonates diagnosed without IUGR were allocated to Group I (n = 55) and those diagnosed with IUGR were allocated to Group II (n = 55). The perinatal case history was recorded, followed by intraoral examination at birth, 6 months, and monthly up to 1 year or till first evidence of teeth eruption. Results: The difference between both groups based on socioeconomic status (SES) was found statistically significant (P = 0.043). The first evidence of eruption of deciduous teeth was found delayed in Group II (P = 0.0001). Secondary school education was found statistically significant between both the groups (P = 0.024). The difference between the two groups based on religion (P = 0.353) and gravidity (P = 0.571) was found statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Lower SES and secondary maternal education can be considered statistically significant risk factors of IUGR and delayed deciduous teeth eruption. No correlation of IUGR with religion and gravidity was found.

Altura uterina versus ecografía obstétrica para detectar macrosomía fetal. Hospital San Juan de Kimbiri, Perú

RESUMEN Fundamento Aunque la ecografía obstétrica es ampliamente utilizada en los niveles primario y secundario de salud para la detección de macrosomía fetal, la altura uterina también puede resultar útil, sobre todo, en contextos sanitarios desprovistos de equipamiento tecnológico. Objetivo determinar la correlación entre altura uterina versus ecografía obstétrica y el diagnóstico de macrosomía fetal. Métodos estudio descriptivo, correlacional, en madres no diabéticas de partos a término con neonatos macrosómicos, realizado en un hospital público del Valle de los ríos Apurímac, Ene y Mantaro, Perú. Las variables del estudio: edad materna, índice de masa corporal pregestacional, número de embarazos, edad gestacional al parto, y vía del parto. Se emplearon los coeficientes de correlación Rho de Spearman, y Pearson, ambos con intervalos de confianza al 95 % y error del 5 %. Resultados la estimación del peso fetal y la macrosomía se correlacionaron con la altura uterina (R Pearson 0,05). Entre las características maternas asociadas a neonatos macrosómicos, se hallaron la obesidad pregestacional (Rho = 0,009) y la condición de multigesta (Rho = 0,04). La estimación del peso fetal mayor a 4000 g tuvo mayor porcentaje de acierto (26,3 %) por ecografía obstétrica. Conclusión la ecografía obstétrica mostró mayor correlación que la altura uterina con el diagnóstico de macrosomía fetal.

ABSTRACT Background Although obstetric ultrasound is widely used at primary and secondary health levels for the detection of fetal macrosomia, uterine height can also be useful, especially in health contexts lacking technological equipment. Objective to determine the correlation between uterine height versus obstetric ultrasound and the diagnosis of fetal macrosomia. Methods descriptive, correlational study in non-diabetic mothers of full-term deliveries with macrosomic neonates, carried out in a public hospital in the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro rivers, Peru. The study variables: maternal age, pre-pregnancy body mass index, number of pregnancies, gestational age at delivery, and route of delivery. Spearman's Rho and Pearson's correlation coefficients were used, both with 95% confidence intervals and 5% error. Results Fetal weight estimation and macrosomia correlated with uterine height (Pearson's R 0.05). Among the maternal characteristics associated with macrosomic neonates, pregestational obesity (Rho = 0.009) and multigestational condition (Rho = 0.04) were found. The estimation of fetal weight greater than 4000 g had a higher percentage of success (26.3%) by obstetric ultrasound. Conclusion obstetric ultrasound showed a higher correlation than uterine height with the diagnosis of fetal macrosomia.

Exploration on appropriate fetal weight of twin pregnancies at different gestational weeks and pregnancy complications and outcomes / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective:To explore the appropriate fetal weight of twin pregnancies at different gestational weeks and the association with pregnancy complications and outcomes.Methods:Fetal weight at different gestational weeks and related pregnancy complications and outcomes from 1 225 twin pregnancies, who gave birth at Peking University First Hospital from January 2004 to December 2020, were analyzed in this study, including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), fetal growth restriction (FGR), fetal distress, preterm birth and neonatal asphyxia. The appropriate fetal weight of twin pregnancies at different gestational weeks were analysed based on the information from 616 twin pregnancies without complications (except preterm birth), and were expressed as P10~ P90. The chi-square test was used to compare the risk of pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes in large for gestational age (LGA), appropriate for gestational age (AGA) and small for gestational age (SGA) twin pregnancies and the difference in incidence of pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes in different years. Results:The appropriate fetal weights of normal twin pregnancies at 28 to 37 weeks and 38-40 weeks of gestation were 910-1 255 g, 996-1 518 g, 1 105-1 785 g, 1 295-1 825 g, 1 336-2 000 g, 1 754-2 321 g, 1 842-2 591 g, 1 913-2 615 g, 2 150-2 847 g, 2 350-3 130 g and 2 450-3 250 g, respectively. The incidences of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, FGR, fetal distress and neonatal asphyxia related to SGA twin pregnancies were significantly higher than AGA twin pregnancies (all P<0.05). The incidence of GDM in twin pregnant from 2017 to 2020 was higher than that from 2004 to 2009 or from 2010 to 2016, but the incidence of fetal distress and neonatal asphyxia were lower than those from 2010 to 2016, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The appropriate weights of twin fetuses at different gestational weeks are different from singleton. The incidence of pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes in AGA fetuses is significantly lower than that in SGA fetuses under the specific weight standard for twin fetuses, which could provide a practical basis for clinical management of twin pregnancy.

Influencia del sobrepeso y la obesidad pregestacionales en el embarazo y en los desenlaces perinatales / Influence of pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity in pregnancy and perinatal outcomes

Resumen OBJETIVO: Primario: comparar las diferencias en la vía de nacimiento (cesárea, instrumentado o parto eutócico) entre embarazadas con IMC ≥ 25 y menor de 25. Secundario: comparar las diferentes complicaciones gestacionales y puerperales en embarazadas con IMC ≥ 25 y menor que éste. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio analítico, longitudinal, observacional, de cohortes y retrospectivo efectuado en pacientes atendidas entre diciembre de 2010 y diciembre de 2015 en el Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España. Parámetros de estudio: concepción natural o asistida, diabetes gestacional, enfermedad hipertensiva e hipotiroidismo gestacionales, peso del feto y semanas de embarazo al momento de su finalización, inducción y sus causas, vía del parto y complicaciones puerperales. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 642 embarazadas con límites de edad de 13 y 45 años, con media de 32 años. El riesgo de cesárea fue 1.6 veces superior en embarazadas con IMC ≥ 25. Este grupo tuvo dos veces más diabetes gestacional y fetos macrosómicos y tres veces más hipertensión gestacional que las embarazadas con IMC normal. Las inducciones del parto y las complicaciones del puerperio tuvieron una tendencia mayor en IMC más elevados, sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas. CONCLUSIONES: Se encontró mayor incidencia de cesáreas, diabetes e hipertensión gestacional y fetos macrosómicos en las pacientes que iniciaron el embarazo con sobrepeso u obesidad en comparación con quienes tuvieron peso normal. Los desenlaces obtenidos justifican la importancia de una intervención en estos casos para recomendar hábitos nutricionales adecuados y estilo de vida activo que permitan alcanzar un peso saludable previo al embarazo.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Primary: to compare the differences in the route of birth (cesarean section, instrumental or euthyroid delivery) between pregnant women with BMI ≥ 25 and less than 25. Secondary: to compare the different gestational and puerperal complications in pregnant women with BMI ≥ 25 and less than 25. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Analytical, longitudinal, observational, cohort and retrospective study performed in patients attended between December 2010 and December 2015 at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain. Study parameters: natural or assisted conception, gestational diabetes, gestational hypertensive disease and hypothyroidism, fetal weight and weeks of pregnancy at termination, induction and its causes, route of delivery and puerperal complications. RESULTS: We studied 642 pregnant women with age limits of 13 and 45 years, mean 32 years. The risk of cesarean section was 1.6 times higher in pregnant women with BMI ≥ 25. This group had twice as many gestational diabetes and macrosomic fetuses and three times more gestational hypertension than pregnant women with normal BMI. Labor inductions and puerperium complications had a higher trend in higher BMIs, with no statistically significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: A higher incidence of cesarean section, diabetes, gestational hypertension and macrosomic fetuses was found in patients who started pregnancy overweight or obese compared to those with normal weight. The outcomes obtained justify the importance of an intervention in these cases to recommend adequate nutritional habits and an active lifestyle to achieve a healthy weight prior to pregnancy.

Biometría fetal del segundo trimestre: predicción de nacimientos pequeños y grandes para la edad gestacional

Introducción: La biometría médica ha permitido identificar variables predictoras del peso al nacimiento. Objetivo: Determinar el poder discriminatorio local y desempeño de variables biométricas fetales a las 22 semanas sobre la condición trófica del recién nacido. Métodos: Se realizó estudio observacional, analítico y retrospectivo en tres áreas de salud del municipio Santa Clara, en el período comprendido entre enero de 2013 a diciembre de 2019. De una población de 6 035 nacidos se seleccionaron 2 454 por muestreo simple aleatorio. Se obtuvieron datos de registros de las consultas de genética. En el análisis se construyeron áreas bajo la curva Receiver Operating Characteristic y se calcularon indicadores de desempeño para pruebas diagnósticas. Resultados: Las áreas bajo la curva de las variables biométricas discriminan a los nacidos pequeños y grandes para la edad gestacional. En los pequeños sobrepasan a los 0,840 a excepción de la longitud del fémur; en los grandes el peso fetal estimado alcanza una curva de 0,715 el resto son inferiores. Se estiman puntos de corte locales. Los indicadores de desempeño de la biometría mantienen un comportamiento regular; los que se estiman al transformar los valores a partir de las tablas de referencia son más específicos con valores por encima del 80 %; mientras que los calculados después de transformar las variables por los puntos de corte estimados elevan la sensibilidad por encima del 60 %. Conclusiones: Todas las variables biométricas tienen capacidad discriminatoria para las desviaciones de la condición trófica al nacer, de preferencia para los nacimientos pequeños para la edad gestacional. Los puntos de corte óptimo identificados difieren de los establecidos en las tablas de referencias. Los indicadores de desempeño de las variables biométricas fetales demostraron superioridad según los puntos de corte estimados respecto a los de las tablas de referencia.

Introduction: Medical biometrics has made it possible to identify predictive variables of birth weight. Objective: To determine the local discriminatory power and performance of fetal biometric variables at 22 weeks on the trophic condition of the newborn. Methods: An observational, analytical and retrospective study was carried out in three health areas of the Santa Clara municipality, in the period between January 2013 and December 2019. From a population of 6,035 births, 2,454 were selected by simple random sampling. Data were obtained from records of genetic consultations. In the analysis, areas under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve were constructed and performance indicators for diagnostic tests were calculated. Results: The areas under the curve of the biometric variables discriminate those born small and large for gestational age. In the small ones they exceed 0.840 except for the length of the femur; in the large ones, the estimated fetal weight reaches a curve of 0.715, the rest are lower. Local cut-off points are estimated. The performance indicators of the biometrics maintain a regular behavior; those that are estimated by transforming the values ​​from the reference tables are more specific with values ​​above 80%; while those calculated after transforming the variables by the estimated cut-off points raise the sensitivity above 60%. Conclusions: All biometric variables have discriminatory capacity for deviations of the trophic condition at birth, preferably for small births for gestational age. The optimal cut-off points identified differ from those established in the reference tables. The performance indicators of the fetal biometric variables showed superiority according to the estimated cut-off points with respect to those of the reference tables.

Agreement analysis between sonographic estimates and birth weight, by the WHO and intergrowth-21st tables, in newborns of diabetic mothers / Análise de concordância entre estimativas ultrassonográficas e peso ao nascer, pelas tabelas da OMS e Intergrowth-21st, em recém-nascidos de mães diabéticas

Abstract Objective To analyze the agreement, in relation to the 90th percentile, of ultrasound measurements of abdominal circumference (AC) and estimated fetal weight (EFW), between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century (intergrowth-21st) tables, as well as regarding birth weight in fetuses/newborns of diabetic mothers. Methods Retrospective study with data from medical records of 171 diabetic pregnant women, single pregnancies, followed between January 2017 and June 2018. Abdominal circumference and EFW data at admission (from 22 weeks) and predelivery (up to 3 weeks) were analyzed. These measures were classified in relation to the 90th percentile. The Kappa coefficient was used to analyze the agreement of these ultrasound variables between the WHO and intergrowth-21st tables, as well as, by reference table, these measurements and birth weight. Results The WHO study reported 21.6% large-for-gestational-age (LGA) newborns while the intergrowth-21st reported 32.2%. Both tables had strong concordances in the assessment of initial AC, final AC, and initial EFW (Kappa = 0.66, 0.72 and 0.63, respectively) and almost perfect concordance in relation to final EFW (Kappa = 0.91). Regarding birth weight, the best concordances were found for initial AC (WHO: Kappa = 0.35; intergrowth-21st: Kappa= 0.42) and with the final EFW (WHO: Kappa = 0.33; intergrowth- 21st: Kappa = 0.35). Conclusion The initial AC and final EFW were the parameters of best agreement regarding birth weight classification. The WHO and intergrowth-21st tables showed high agreement in the classification of ultrasound measurements in relation to the 90th

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a concordância, em relação ao percentil 90, das medidas ultrassonográficas da circunferência abdominal (CA) e peso fetal estimado (PFE), entre as tabelas da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) e do International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium for the 21st Century integrowth-21st, bem como em relação ao peso ao nascer em fetos/recém-nascidos de mães diabéticas. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo com dados de prontuários de 171 gestantes diabéticas, com gestações únicas, seguidas entre Janeiro de 2017 e Junho de 2018. Foram analisados dados da CA e do PFE na admissão (a partir de 22 semanas) e no pré-parto (até 3 semanas). Essas medidas foram classificadas em relação ao percentil 90. O coeficiente Kappa foi utilizado para analisar a concordância entre as tabelas da OMS e Intergrowth-21st, assim como, por tabela de referência, entre as medidas e o peso ao nascer. Resultados O estudo da OMS relatou 21,6% dos recém nascidos grandes para a idade gestacional (GIG) enquanto que o estudo do intergrowth-21st relatou 32,2%. Ambas as tabelas tiveram fortes concordâncias na avaliação da CA inicial e final e PFE inicial (Kappa= 0,66, 0,72 e 0,63, respectivamente) e concordância quase perfeita em relação ao PFE final (Kappa= 0,91).Emrelação ao peso ao nascer, asmelhores concordâncias foram encontradas para aCAinicial (OMS: Kappa= 0,35; intergrowth-21st: Kappa= 0,42) e como PFE final (OMS: Kappa = 0,33; intergrowth-21st: Kappa= 0,35). Conclusão A CA inicial e o PFE final foram os parâmetros de melhor concordância em relação à classificação do peso ao nascer. As tabelas da OMS e intergrowth-21st mostraram alta concordância na classificação das medidas ultrassonográficas em relação ao percentil 90. Estudos são necessários para confirmar se alguma dessas tabelas é superior na previsão de resultados negativos a curto e longo prazo no grupo GIG.

Influência da idade gestacional no termo sobre o peso: estudo de coorte / Influencia de la edad gestacional a término sobre el peso: estudio de cohorte / Influence of term gestational age on weight: cohort study

Resumo Objetivo: Identificar o efeito da idade gestacional no termo sobre o peso ao nascer e sua evolução no primeiro ano de vida da criança. Método: Coorte única, concorrente, com seguimento prospectivo de um ano, realizado em Botucatu/SP. A coleta de dados foi realizada em três momentos no primeiro ano de vida da criança. Análise do peso ao nascer, aos seis e doze meses, em função da idade gestacional, incluindo potenciais variáveis de confusão foi realizada, ajustando modelos de regressão com resposta normal, após identificação das associações bivariadas com p<0,20. Análises executadas com o software SPSS v22. Resultados: De maneira independente, crianças nascidas de termo precoce tinham, em média, 161 g a menos no peso ao nascer (β=-161,6; IC 95%= −236,1- −87,2; p<0,001), 350g a mais no peso aos seis meses (β=0,35; IC 95%= 0,16-0,53; p<0,001) e 290 g a mais no peso aos doze meses (β= 0,29; IC 95%= 0,04-0,50; p=0,019) que aquelas nascidas de termo completo. Achados secundários: mães com mais idade e número de consultas pré-natal tiveram bebês com maior peso ao nascer; crianças com maior comprimento ao nascer tiveram maior peso aos seis e doze meses e aquelas com maior tempo de aleitamento materno tiveram menor peso aos doze meses. Conclusão: Houve associação entre idade gestacional no termo e peso ao nascer, aos seis e doze meses. Crianças nascidas de termo precoce tiveram, de maneira independente, menor peso ao nascer e maior peso que as nascidas de termo completo aos seis e doze meses de vida.

Resumen Objetivo: Identificar el efecto de la edad gestacional a término sobre el peso al nacer y su evolución en el primer año de vida del niño. Método: Cohorte única, concurrente, con seguimiento prospectivo de un año, realizado en Botucatu, estado de São Paulo. La recolección de datos se realizó en tres momentos durante el primer año de vida del niño. El peso fue analizado al nacer, a los seis y a los doce meses, en función de la edad gestacional, que incluyó potenciales variables de confusión, con el ajuste de modelos de regresión con respuesta normal, luego de la identificación de las relaciones bivariadas con p<0,20. Los análisis se realizaron con el software SPSS v22. Resultados: De manera independiente, los niños nacidos antes de término tenían, en promedio, 161 g menos de peso al nacer (β=-161,6; IC 95 %= −236,1- −87,2; p<0,001), 350 g más de peso a los seis meses (β=0,35; IC 95 %= 0,16-0,53; p<0,001) y 290 g más de peso a los doce meses (β= 0,29; IC 95 %= 0,04-0,50; p=0,019) que los niños nacidos a término. Descubrimientos secundarios: madres con más edad y número de consultas de atención prenatal tuvieron bebés con más peso al nacer; niños con mayor longitud al nacer tuvieron más peso a los seis y doce meses, y los que tuvieron más tiempo de lactancia materna tuvieron un peso menor a los doce meses. Conclusión: Se encontró relación entre edad gestacional a término y peso al nacer, a los seis y a los doce meses. Niños nacidos antes de término tuvieron, de manera independiente, menos peso al nacer y más peso que los nacidos a término a los seis y doce meses de vida.

Abstract Objective: Identify the effect of term gestational age on birth weight and its evolution in the first year of the child's life. Method: Single cohort, concurrent, with prospective follow-up of one year, performed in Botucatu/SP. Data were collected at three moments in the child's first year of life. To analyze the weight at birth, at six and at twelve months, in function of the gestational age, including potential confounding variables, regression models with normal response were adjusted after identifying bivariate associations with p<0.20. The analyses were developed using SPSS V22. Results: Independently, early-term children were, on average, 161 g lighter at birth (β=-161.6; 95% CI= −236.1 - −87.2; p<0.001), 350 g heavier at six months (β=0.35; 95% CI= 0.16-0.53; p<0.001) and 290 g heavier at twelve months (β= 0.29; 95% CI= 0.04-0.50; p=0.019) than full-term children. Secondary findings: mothers of older age and who attended a larger number of antenatal consultations had heavier babies at birth; longer children at birth were heavier at six and twelve months and infants breastfed longer were lighter at twelve months. Conclusion: Full-term gestational age was associated with birth weight, at six and twelve months. Early-term children independently showed a lower birth weight and higher weight than full-term infants at six and twelve months of age.

Índice cefálico/abdominal/femoral (C+A-F), herramienta antropométrica efectiva en la evaluación del crecimiento fetal y de sus desviaciones / Cephalic-abdominal-femoral (C+A-F) index: an effective anthropometric tool to assess fetal growth and its deviations

RESUMEN Antecedentes. Lograr un método ideal que evalúe el potencial de crecimiento fetal es una aspiración incumplida en nuestra disciplina, e impone la necesidad de una evaluación individualizada, a través de nuevas herramientas y multiparámetros integrados. Objetivos. Evaluar la correlación y establecer valores de referencia del índice cefálico/abdominal/femoral (CAF) con la edad gestacional (EG) y el peso fetal estimado, para tipificar la evolución del crecimiento fetal como adecuado o no para la edad gestacional, y correlacionar con el peso del recién nacido a término. Pacientes y métodos. Se estudiaron 1 032 embarazos con embarazo simple y sin complicaciones, de 12 a 38 semanas de gestación, en el Centro Policlínico de Valencia, Venezuela, entre los años 2015 y 2017. Las medidas ecográficas y el peso fetal se estimaron a intervalos de 3 a 5 semanas. Los parámetros estudiados fueron circunferencia cefálica (CC), circunferencia abdominal (CA) y longitud del fémur (FL), integrados en la fórmula índice CAF = [(CC + CA) -FL]. Se aplicó el modelo de regresión cúbica y puntaje Z en 256 casos seguidos hasta el parto. Se establecieron tres grupos de CAF: a) CAF <50, b) CAF 50 a 57, y c) CAF ≥58, calculando la media ± desviación estándar de los pesos de los recién nacidos en cada grupo. Resultados. Según las semanas de gestación, el índice CAF reveló un R² = 0,96, p <0,05, mientras que para el peso fue R² = 0,92, p <0,05. En 256 casos seguidos hasta el parto, cuando el CAF tenía valor igual o superior a 58, el peso del recién nacido fue 3 361 ± 484 g, con diferencias estadísticamente significativas en relación al resto de grupos (prueba de student p <0,05). Conclusiones. El índice CAF es un método multiparméetrico que permite, a través de evaluaciones seriadas, determinar el potencial de crecimiento individual esperado y virtualmente también identificar sus desviaciones.

ABSTRACT Background: Achieving an ideal method to assess the potential for fetal growth is an unfulfilled aspiration in our discipline, and imposes the need for individualized evaluation using new tools and integrated multi-parameters. Objectives: To evaluate correlation and to establish cephalic/abdominal/femoral (CAF) index reference values with gestational age (GA) and estimated fetal weight, in order to classify fetal growth evolution as adequate or not adequate for gestational age, and correlation with weight of the newborn at term. Patients and methods: 1 032 simple and not complicated pregnancies 12 to 38 weeks of gestation were studied at the Polyclinic Center of Valencia, Venezuela, between 2015-2017. Ultrasound measurements and fetal weight were estimated at 3-5 weeks intervals. Studied parameters were head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC) and femur length (FL), integrated in the CAF index = [(HC + AC) - FL] formula. The cubic regression model and Z-score were applied in 256 cases followed up to delivery. Three CAF groups were established: a) CAF <50, b) CAF 50-57, and c) CAF ≥58; the mean ± SD newborn weights were calculated in each group. Results: The CAF index revealed an R² = 0.96, p <0.05 for weeks of gestation, and R² = 0.92, p <0.05 for weight. In 256 cases followed up to delivery, when the CAF index was equal or greater than 58, the newborn weight was 3 361 ± 484 g, with statistically significant differences as compared to the other groups (student test p <0.05). Conclusions: The CAF index is a multiparametric method that allows to determine by serial evaluations the expected individual growth potential and virtually to identify deviations.

Correlation of ultrasonographic estimated fetal weight with actual birth weight at a rural setting

Background: Ultrasound estimation of fetal weight in term pregnancies is used to determine fetal growth. The objective of this study was to assess the precision of sonographic estimation of fetal weight in normal vaginal deliveries at a rural setting.Methods: The study was cross-sectional. A group of 74 pregnant women delivered normally in Muglad hospital in West Kordofan, Sudan, were considered in the study. Fetal weight was estimated by Hadlock and shephards formulae within one week prior to delivery and then newborn weight was taken within 24 hours after delivery. Data were collected by a questionnaire and medical examination as well as sonographic examination. Data analysis was done by SPSS version 23 and Kruskal Wallis Test (post-hoc analysis) Pearson’s correlation coefficient within 95% confidence interval. p value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: The correlation, by Paired sample, to assess fetal weight was as follows: between Hadlock and shephards was 0.901 (p < 0.001), between Hadlock and AFW was 0.908 (p < 0.001) and between Shephards and AFW was 0.781 (p < 0.001).Conclusions: Estimation of fetal weight by Hadlock has been more correlated with actual fetal weight (AFW) than that done with shephards. The study recommends using Hadlock formula which is more accurate in estimation of fetal weight by sonography.

Local references for ultrasound-estimated fetal weight based on 2, 211 singleton pregnancies in the City of Curitiba, south of Brazil / Referências locais para o peso fetal estimado por ultrassom baseado em 2. 211 gestações únicas na cidade de Curitiba, Sul do Brasil

Abstract Objective To develop reference curves of estimated fetal weight for a local population in Curitiba, South of Brazil, and compare them with the curves established for other populations. Methods An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted. A reference model for estimated fetal weight was developed using a local sample of 2,211 singleton pregnancies with low risk of growth disorders and well-defined gestational age. This model was compared graphically with the Hadlock and Intergrowth 21st curves. Results Reference curves for estimated fetal weight were developed for a local population. The coefficient of determination was R2 = 99.11%, indicating that 99.11% of the fetal weight variations were explained by the model. Compared with Hadlock curves, the 50th, 90th, and 97th percentiles in this model were lower, whereas the 10th percentile nearly overlapped, and the 3rd percentile was slightly higher in the proposed model. The percentiles were higher in the proposed model compared with the Intergrowth 21st curves, particularly for the 3rd, 10th, and 50th percentiles. Conclusion We provide a local reference curve for estimated fetal weight. The proposed model was different from other models, and these differences might be due to the use of different populations for model construction.

Resumo Objetivo Desenvolver curvas de referência para o peso fetal estimado em uma população de Curitiba, Sul do Brasil, e compará-las com curvas estabelecidas para outras populações. Métodos Foi realizado um estudo observacional, transversal e retrospectivo. Um modelo de referência para o peso fetal estimado foi desenvolvido usando uma amostra local de 2.211 gestações únicas de baixo risco de distúrbios do crescimento e idade gestacional bem definida. Este modelo foi comparado graficamente com as curvas de Hadlock e Intergrowth 21st. Resultados As curvas de referência para o peso fetal estimado foram desenvolvidas para uma população local. O coeficiente de determinação foi de R2 = 99,11%, indicando que 99,11% das variações do peso fetal foram explicadas pelo modelo. Em comparação com as curvas de Hadlock, os percentis 50, 90, e 97 neste modelo foram inferiores, enquanto o percentil 10 quase se sobrepôs, e o percentil 3 foi ligeiramente superior no modelo proposto. Os percentis foram maiores no modelo proposto em comparação com as curvas do Intergrowth 21st, particularmente para os percentis 3, 10, e 50. Conclusão Fornecemos uma curva de referência local para o peso fetal estimado. O modelo proposto foi diferente de outros modelos, e essas diferenças podem ser devido ao uso de diferentes populações para a construção do modelo.

Accuracy and reliability of ultrasound estimation of fetal weight in women with a singleton term pregnancy

Background: Prenatal estimation of birth-weight is of utmost importance to predict the mode of delivery. This is also an important parameter of antenatal care. This study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of estimated fetal weight by ultrasound, compared with actual birth weight.Methods: This was a prospective and comparative study comprising 110 pregnant women at term. Patients who had their sonography done within 7 days from date of delivery were included. Fetal weight was estimated by Hadlock 2 formula, the software of which was preinstalled in ultrasound-machine. The estimated fetal weight was compared to the post-delivery birth-weight. The Pearson's correlation coefficient was used and the accuracy of sonographic fetal weight estimation was evaluated using mean error, mean absolute error, mean percentage error, mean absolute percentage error and proportion of estimates within 10% of actual birth weight.Results: Mean estimated and actual birth weights were 3120.8±349.4 gm and 3088.2±404.5 g respectively. There was strong positive correlation between estimated fetal weight and actual birth weight (r = 0.58, p<0.001). The mean percentage error and mean absolute percentage error of ultrasound fetal weight estimations were 1.96±11.8% and 8.7±8.2% respectively. The percentage of estimates within ±10% of the actual birth weight was found to be 67.3%. In 23% of the cases, ultrasound overestimated the birth weight. In 13% of the cases, ultrasound underestimated the birth weight.Conclusions: There was strong positive correlation between actual and sonographically estimated fetal weight. So, ultrasonography can be considered as useful tool for estimating the fetal weight for improving the perinatal outcome.

A comparison between palpation method and Johnson’s rule to estimate fetal weight in term singleton pregnancies with cephalic presentation in a tertiary hospital: A prospective cross-sectional study / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background@#Estimation of fetal weight through ultrasound or clinically, is important in the management of pregnant women. In low resource settings, where ultrasound is scarce, determination of the superior clinical method between Johnson’s rule and palpation method is of significant value.@*Objective@#The objective of this study was to determine the best clinical method in estimating fetal weight in term parturients in a tertiary government hospital. 140 term mothers with singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentation were included in this study.@*Methodology@#Fetal weight was estimated using both palpation method and Johnson’s rule and compared to the actual fetal weight. Effects of body mass index (BMI), cervical dilatation, and engagement on the accuracy of both methods were evaluated using one-way ANOVA and test of proportions. The accuracy of both methods were calculated by mean absolute error and bias. Bland-Altman analysis was used to see limits of agreement and the mean difference between estimated fetal weight to actual birthweight.@*Results@#Mean estimated fetal weight (EFW) was 2846.39 ± 427.29g by Johnson’s and 2904.29 ± 372.79g by palpation with a mean actual birthweight of 3028.30 ± 441.52g. Using paired t-test, no significant differences were found in EFW by the two methods and actual birthweight. Palpation had more estimates that differed from actual by < 100 grams at 41.43% compared to 16.43% for Johnson’s with p < 0.001. Lower bias (7.11%) was seen in palpation compared to Johnson’s (12.09%) and with more precise estimates.@*Conclusion@#Palpation method is more accurate and reliable than Johnson’s rule. Clinical palpation is easy, cost effective, simple and should be considered as a diagnostic tool for fetal weight estimation especially in rural areas. The effect modifiers are cervical dilation for palpation and engagement for Johnson’s. BMI has no effect in accuracy of estimates in both methods.

Assessment of the customized birth weight formula in a low risk Indian population

Background: Birth weight is probably the single most important factor that affects neonatal mortality, infant and childhood morbidity in both developed and developing countries. Objective of the study was to formulate a model for prediction of fetal weight at term based on individualized fetal growth parameters.Methods: 131 participant low risk gravidas were enrolled into the study. The participants underwent an ultrasound 7 days prior to delivery. All fetal variables of growth of a random 100 participants were incorporated in an equation derived using multiple regressions to predict birth weight at term. The new equation was then prospectively applied to another 31 pregnant women for validation. The diagnostic performance of the new regression formula was then compared to the Hadlock formula.Results: The customised birth weight formula predicted a higher accuracy with MPE±SD of 0.790±9. compared to the Hadlock formula with MPE±SD - 4.42±8.73. The new formula also explained a greater variance in birth weight of 56% compared to the Hadlock formula of 49%.Conclusions: The new model based on individualized fetal growth parameters recognizes the capacity to modulate an accurate final birth weight, thus emphasizing the need for customized population specific birth weight formulas.