Clinical assessment of nutritional status at birth. Fetal malnutrition and SGA are not synonymous.
Fetal malnutrition is a common and potentially serious problem perinatally and for later growth and development. Unless sought in the neonate, fetal malnutrition is frequently missed but can be detected readily by a simple clinical examination.
Metcoff
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Department of Pediatrics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007236:Infant, Small for Gestational Age; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010927:Placental Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011247:Pregnancy