Validation of Dare‘s formula for estimation of fetal birth weight in term pregnancy

Darshit G. Prajapati; Riddhi M. Patel

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Validation of Dare‘s formula for estimation of fetal birth weight in term pregnancy

Darshit G. Prajapati, Riddhi M. Patel

Abstract :

Introduction: Prediction of Fetal Birth weight in utero is useful for the obstetrician in deciding whether or not to deliver the fetus and in deciding the mode of delivery.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the fetal weight in term pregnancies by using Dare�s formula and to compare it with actual weight of the baby after birth.

Methods: It is a prospective observational study of 227 women at term pregnancy at GMERS medical college & Hospital, sola , Ahmedabad from April 2014 to April 2016.

Result: This study showed that Dare�s formula had positive correlation with Actual birth weight and is closely related to Actual birth weight.

Conclusion: Dare�s formula is an inexpensive method for fetal growth measurement. It continues to be used in many countries on large scale because of its low cost, ease of use, and need for little training as the setup for ultrasonographic evaluation is not readily available in rural setups.