RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FETAL GROWTH RETARDATION

Abstract

Objective: To determine the intrauterine growth retardation associated risk factors. Methods and design: Case control study in the obstetric service of Loayza Hospital during 1998. Of 396 alive neonates with intrauterine growth retardation, we took a representative sample (144). Maternal and perinatal Hospital Nacional natal indicators were evaluated. Results: Maternal age, prenatal control, preconceptional weight, maternal size, body mass index, maternal weight gain and hemoglobin during pregnancy do not show any significant differences. The most common associated pathologies concerning intrauterine growth retardation (p < 0,05) were multifetal gestotion, preeclampsia, uteroplacentol insufficiency, premature delivery and syphilis. The type of delivery was similar in both groups. Apgar score was significantly low in the cases, both atone and five minutes, without asphyxia compromise. Conclusions: Multifetol gestation, preeclanipsia, uteroplacental insufficiency, premature delivery and syphilis were associated pathologies of intrauterine growth retardation.