Rates of fetal growth restriction and small for gestational age neonates by COVID-19 epochs: Did the pandemic affect fetal biometry measurements?

Key Points

• The research investigates the impact of COVID-19 on fetal growth metrics, specifically FGR and SGA rates.
• Comparison of fetal biometry measurements pre-COVID and during acute-COVID.
• Analysis of rates for fetal growth restriction (FGR) and small for gestational age (SGA) neonates.
• Evaluation of ultrasound limitations in diagnosing FGR accurately.
• Increased diagnosis of fetal growth restriction (FGR) during acute-COVID epoch.
• Decreased rates of small for gestational age (SGA) neonates at birth during the same period.
• Findings suggest potential biases in ultrasound diagnostics affecting fetal assessment.

Abstract