NICE - monitoring fetal growth and well being

Last reviewed 12/2022

Fetal growth and well-being

  • symphysis-fundal height should be measured and recorded at each antenatal appointment from 24 weeks

  • ultrasound estimation of fetal size for suspected large-for-gestational-age unborn babies should not be undertaken in a low-risk population

  • routine Doppler ultrasound should not be used in low-risk pregnancies

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