Sex differences in fetal growth and immediate birth outcomes in a low-risk Caucasian population

Sex differences in fetal growth and immediate birth outcomes in a low-risk Caucasian population

Abstract Background According to the WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study Group recommendations, boys and girls have different growth trajectories after birth. Our aim was to develop gender-specific fetal growth curves in a low-risk population and to compare immediate birth outcomes. Methods First...

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Main Authors: Sander Galjaard, Lieveke Ameye, Christoph C. Lees, Anne Pexsters, Tom Bourne, Dirk Timmerman, Roland Devlieger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Fetal anthropometric gender differences
Prenatal growth
Birth outcomes
Perinatal and neonatal management
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13293-019-0261-7

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