Study of placental anthropometry and it’s correlation with maternal BMI in IUGR pregnancies in Telangana population

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Upendhar Reddy Pulluru, Govindarajan Sumathy, Venkateshwar Reddy Muchintala, Elumalai Prithiviraj

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 In newborns, one of the major problems is foetal growth restriction, or Intra Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), or morbidity and mortality. Fetal growth restriction was correlated with maternal anemia, and malnutrition had a significant association with foetal growth restriction. Early ultrasonography screening along with maternal BMI could facilitate for early diagnosis of IUGR pregnancies. The objective of the study is to examine the correlation between maternal BMI in IUGR and placental anthropometry. Materials and methods:  The present study was conducted in the OBG Department of SVS Medical College and hospital in September-2020 through March-2021. A total of 22 IUGR placental samples were collected and compared with normal placentas and BMI was correlated in both groups. Results: The mean diameter of the placenta in IUGR foetuses is 10.66-14.44 mm, the weight of the placenta is 410.60 g, the haemoglobin level in IUGR pregnant women is 9.60 g, the BMI is 21.86 kg/m2, and the gestational age is 35.60 weeks. Conclusion: The implication of USG screening in the management of fetal growth restriction (FGR) in terms of achieving early detection and prompt intervention, thereby reducing perinatal fetal morbidity and mortality.

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