Using belly fat to predict baby weight at birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether measuring the thickness of the baby's belly fat with ultrasound can help predict the baby's weight before birth. This is for women at full term (37 to 42 weeks) with one baby.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby.
- You are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You do not have diabetes (either before or during pregnancy).
- You do not have high blood pressure or other major health problems during pregnancy.
- Your baby does not have any known birth defects that could affect weight.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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