AI Article Synopsis
- Serial third trimester ultrasound checks are suggested for pregnant women at risk of fetal growth restriction (FGR).
- A study in Victoria from 2009 to 2017 revealed that only 19.5% of women with major FGR risk factors received these ultrasound exams.
- Establishing a statewide or nationwide guideline for evaluating early pregnancy risk factors related to FGR could improve care for these women.
Article Abstract
Serial third trimester ultrasound examinations for fetal biometry are recommended for women with risk factors of fetal growth restriction (FGR). We conducted a retrospective cohort study on all singleton births in Victoria from 2009 to 2017 to assess how many women with major risk factors for FGR had serial third trimester biometry. Only 19.5% of women with at least one major risk factor for FGR had evidence of serial third trimester ultrasound assessments. The development and implementation of a state-wide or nationwide guideline for early pregnancy risk factor assessment in FGR may be beneficial.
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