In overweight and obese women, fetal ultrasound biometry accurately predicts newborn measures

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between fetal ultrasound and newborn biometry and adiposity measures in the setting of maternal obesity. Material and Methods The study population involved 845 overweight or obese pregnant women, who participated in the Standard Care Group of the LIMIT randomised trial ( ACTRN 12607000161426, 9/03/2007). At 36 weeks gestation, fetal biometry, estimated fetal weight ( EFW ) and...