Abnormal Fetal Growth

Abnormal fetal growth (growth restriction and overgrowth) is associated with perinatal morbidity, mortality, lifelong risks to health. To describe abnormal growth, “small for gestational age” “large are commonly used terms. However, both statistical definitions of size below or above a certain threshold related reference population, rather than referring an condition. Fetuses can be constitutionally small large thus healthy, whereas fetuses seemingly normal restricted overgrown. Although golden standards detect lacking, understanding pathologic conditions has improved significantly.