Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 20
FETAL GROWTH AND ITS DISORDERS
RATIONALE
Fetal growth disorders may be associated with significant fetal morbidity. Each year, about one-fifth of the almost 4 million in infants in the United States are born at the low and high extremes of fetal growth.
GOALS
l Understand the magnitude of fetal growth disorders and their different etiologies
l Utilize the basic diagnostic tools and recognize the problems of fetal growth disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define Intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR) and fetal macrosomia
l List causes of IUGR and fetal macrosomia
l Choose the appropriate method for diagnosis of IUGR and fetal macrosomia
l Enumerate the hazards of IUGR and outline its management
l Describe management of shoulder dystocia
l Identify patients with high-risk pregnancies for macrosomia and IUGR in antenatal clinics
CONTENT
l Definition and types of fetal growth disorders
l Etiology of IUGR and macrosomia
l Diagnostic tools of fetal growth disorders
l Guidelines for the treatment of macrosomia and IUGR
l Shoulder dystocia
