Gestational Age and Weight Conditions
Conditions
Brief summary
Pregnant women at 32-36 weeks gestational age with sure gestational dating (based in both last menstrual period and dating ultrasound) and otherwise normal singleton pregnancy will be recruited. Ultrasonographic estimation of gestational age using combined transcerebellar diameter and placental thickness will be compared to the actual estimated gestational age.
Interventions
Using SAMSUNG H60 convex probe 2-8 MHz Machine by the same sonographer, trans-cerebellar diameter is identified by obtaining an oblique view through posterior fossa that included visualization of midline thalamus, cerebellar hemispheres and cisterna magna.
Using SAMSUNG H60 convex probe 2-8 MHz Machine by the same sonographer, placental thickness will be measured at the level of the umbilical cord insertion excluding the myometrium and sub-placental veins
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Sure of dates * Have dating ultrasound with crown rump length between (9 to 12 )weeks * No hormonal contraception 3 months before conception. * Regular menstrual cycles. * Medically free. * Single pregnancy * Gestational age 32-36 weeks
Exclusion criteria
* Irregular menstrual cycles and not sure of dates * Multiple pregnancy. * Fetal anomalies. * Placenta previa, placental anomalies and poor visualization of the placenta * Fetal growth restriction * Pregnant women with medical disorder e.g. diabetes mellitus, Pre-eclampsia, Systemic lupus erythromatosis, hypertension.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Concordance between estimated gestational age and combined transcerebellar diameter and placental thickness estimation | 32-36 weeks gestational age | Concordance between the estimated gestational age using last menstrual period and dating ultrasound; and that estimated using combination of transcerebellar diameter and placental thickness |
Countries
Egypt