The influence of maternal anthropometric characteristics on the birth size of term singleton South-East Nigerian newborn infants

Conclusion/Recommendation: Maternal anthropometry is a very useful tool in identifying mothers at risk of having newborn infants who experienced abnormal intrauterine growth. Therefore, its routine application is recommended to enable such mothers benefit from interventions targeted at ensuring optimal intrauterine growth and improved pregnancy outcomes.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research