Analysis of birth weight, placental weight and maternal BMI: A correlational study

• Author Details:   
• Dhriti Kurian ^*
• Carolyn Linda Grace
• Heba Molly Roy
• Joylene D’Almeida

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Placental morphology and pathology greatly influences fetal growth and is an influential factor in perinatal and neonatal mortality rates, thus understanding these correlations becomes of great importance. Placental morphology can be indirectly assessed by anthropometric placental measurements. This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the association between placental weight, neonatal weight and maternal BMI.

Keywords: Placental, Fetal, Maternal BMI, Neonatal Birthweight, Nutrient exchange.