Fetal well being

Fetal Growth & Fetal well being are different aspects fetal evaluation.
Deficiencies in fetal well being could be associated with fetal growth restriction but it may also be present in fetal macrosomia(diabetes).


Fetal Growth is evaluated by
(I) clinical assessment of uterine size
(II)symphysiofundal height
(III)USS measurements of abdominal circumference


Fetal well being is evaluated by
(I)kick count chart
(II)CTG-non stress test
(III)Amniotic fluid index
(IV)biophysical profile
(V)umbilical artery doppler

Components of biophysical profile are.Each component is given a score of 2.
(I)Fetal movements
(II)Fetal respiratory movements
(III)Fetal tone
(IV)Amniotic Fluid index
(V)CTG-non stress test

Liquor assess chronic hypoxia other 4 parameters assess acute hypoxia

10/10 risk of fetal asphyxia in week 1<1000>2 weeks
3-abnormal venous Doppler
4-abnormal cardiograph/BPP

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