Monitoring fetal growth in settings with limited ultrasound access.

摘要: Abnormal fetal growth significantly increases neonatal mortality and the risk of stillbirth. This creates need for accurately monitoring in all pregnancies regardless status. Several methods used clinical practice include abdominal palpation, symphysio-fundal height measurements, obstetric ultrasound. Of these, ultrasound remains most reliable objective way to monitor growth. However, low-resource areas, access poor this leaves two as only options available. not has effect on but more importantly accuracy pregnancy dating. To improve current situation, we propose strategies training health workers, educating public importance ultrasound, improving basic equipment. interim solutions have be implemented hand with other ensure universal technology monitoring.