The implications of introducing the symphyseal‐fundal height‐measurement. A prospective randomized controlled trial

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb16237.x
• Publication Date: 2005-08-22T11:01:52Z
• Authors: A. LINDHARD; P. V. NIELSEN; L. A. MOURITSEN; A. ZACHARIASSEN; H. U. SØRENSEN; H. ROSENØ
• Keywords: Fetal Growth Retardation; Denmark; Infant, Newborn; Pubic Symphysis; Prenatal Care; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Predictive Value of Tests; Pregnancy; Infant, Small for Gestational Age; Humans; Female; Prospective Studies; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Summary. A total of 1639 women attending the antenatal clinic Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, during 1986–1987 was randomized into a symphyseal fundal (SF)‐group and control group. The in SF‐group had their height measured from 29th week until delivery. measurements were used along with other usual screening procedures. SF‐measurements not found helpful prediction small‐for‐gestational‐age infants no significant differences between two groups regarding number interventions, additional diagnostic procedures, or condition newborns.