Description

Fetal weight estimates using abdominal circumference are relatively common. Of single variables, abdominal circumference has good correlation with birth weight; however, equations using multiple parameters have proven to be more accurate.


 

Limitations: Abdominal circumference can be difficult to measure accurately by ultrasound. Weight estimates using abdominal circumference alone can have a high standard deviation (about 11%).

 

Campbell (1975)

 

estimated fetal weight in kilograms =

= e ^ (-4.564 + (0.282 * (abdominal circumference in cm)) - (0.00331 * ((abdominal circumference in cm)^2)))

 

Hadlock (1984)

 

estimated fetal weight in grams =

=10 ^ (2.695 + (0.253 * (abdominal circumference in cm)) - (0.00275 * ((abdominal circumference in cm)^2)))

 

The equation was not implemented as unable to obtain valid answers as written.

 

Vintzileos (1987)

 

estimated fetal weight in grams =

=10 ^ (3.046 - (0.18 * (abdominal circumference in cm)) + (0.015 * ((abdominal circumference in cm)^2)) - (0.0004 * ((abdominal circumference in cm)^3)) + (0.000004 * ((abdominal circumference in cm)^4)))

 

Warsof (1977)

 

estimated fetal weight in kilograms =

=10 ^ (-1.8367 + (0.092 * (abdominal circumference in cm)) - (0.000019 * ((abdominal circumference in cm)^3)))

 


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