Results
Number of births in study and standard care was 1817 and 15,427
respectively. Detection rate by ultrasound for FGR/SGA fetuses was
28.5% This contained 44.8% of all perinatal deaths. Neonatal deaths,
composite neonatal morbidity, serious adverse perinatal outcomes were
significantly more in FGR compared to AGA. Standard care group had twice
as many stillbirths RR 2.32(1.3-4.1)and early neonatal deaths (RR2.5
(1.18-5.34) .
Majority of perinatal deaths (17/29; 58.6%) were the direct result of
failure to recognize antepartum/ intrapartum risk factors, leading to
delayed delivery. In addition (3/12 ; 25%), women reported late after
decreased fetal movements and ( 3/12 25%)were post dated.