Comparison of Various Clinical Methods of Birth Weight Estimation in Term Pregnancy

Abstract

Knowledge of fetal weight in utero is vital for the obstetrician in deciding whether or not to deliver the fetus as well as in fixing the mode of delivery. Both low birth weight and excessive fetal weight at delivery are associated with increased risk of newborn complications during labor and the puerperium. Various clinical formulae like Johnson’s formula & Dare’s formula are in use for fetal weight estimation.