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Re: accuracy of fetal assessment
From: R. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:55:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Christine wrote: >
>Just wondering what the margin of error is when estimating the weight of
>the baby at a fetal assessment. I was 37wks pregnant and my baby was
>estimated to weigh 7 1/2-7 3/4 lbs...
>
>--
>Christine
>

The most expert Ultrasonographers in the world claim about plus or minus 15%. So if they estimate 7# 0 oz. they mean that 90% of all those babies will weigh between 5#15oz. and 8#1oz. An additional 10% will weigh either more or less than that.

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN "Heisenberg might have slept here." Unknown or maybe Indecisive Unknown

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