Estimation of Fetal Weight by Measuring Umbilical Cord Diameter Using Ultrasonography
Background and Objectives: Fetal weight assessment is a significant component in obstetric practices. The present study aims to estimate the fetal weight (EFW) by measuring the diameter of the umbalical cord.
Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study included 153 pregnant women in third trimester. The sonographic evaluation was performed using mindary and Futus Fujifilm, for the examination. Data were collected by the researcher by measuring the umbilical cord diameter. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 16.
Results and Discussion: The current study closely aligned with findings reported by Benjamin et al. (2020) and Sarwar et al. (2018). Both studies highlighted significant positive correlations between UCD and fetal weight, reinforcing the idea that UCD is an important metric for assessing fetal growth and development. These studies emphasized using UCD as a reliable indicator, linking it effectively to fetal growth patterns, paralleling the findings of the current study in terms of correlations with fetal weight.
Conclusion: The ultrasonographic measurement of fetal weight using the umbilical cord diameter helps predict and estimate fetal birth weight and help in obstetric management. The current study provides valuable insights by demonstrating that umbilical cord diameter is significantly correlated with fetal weight.