Criteria for fetal growth are all EXCEPT:
Ans. B. Maternal weight gaina. Maternal weight gain is not a sensitive criterion for fetal growth because contribution of fetal weight to maternal weight gain during pregnancy is less significant than that of water retention and fat accumulation during pregnancy.b. The total weight gain during the course of a singleton pregnancy is 11kg., out of which fetus contributes only about 3kg.
Height of the uterus
Maternal weight gain
Ultrasonographic measurement of biparietal diameter
Ultrasonographic measurement of fetal abdominal circumference
Diagnosis in Obstetrics