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Placental morphometry determines the birth weight.

Rupa L Balihallimath¹, Veereshkumar S Shirol², Anita M Gan³

¹Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University , Belgaum, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR

|January 7, 2014

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Placental morphometry, including weight, volume, and surface area, significantly predicts newborn birth weight and sex. This can guide maternal care and improve outcomes for low birth weight infants.

Keywords:

Regression models Sex of the newborn

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Biology
Perinatology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Placental morphometry is crucial for fetal development and long-term health.
Understanding placental characteristics aids in predicting birth outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of placental weight, volume, surface area, and thickness on fetal development.
To analyze these placental parameters in relation to birth weight across different sexes.

Main Methods:

A study of 164 singleton deliveries was conducted in Northern Karnataka, India.
Multivariate linear regression models were employed to analyze the data.
Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the models were calculated.

Main Results:

Placental parameters (weight, volume, surface area) showed a significant positive correlation with birth weight (p<0.001).
Males exhibited higher placental parameter values.
Regression models accurately estimated birth weight using placental morphometry and newborn sex.

Conclusions:

Placental morphometry (weight, surface area, volume) and infant sex are effective predictors of birth weight.
These findings can inform maternal care strategies and improve management of low birth weight infants.