Abstract

The aim of the study is to assess ultrasonography in screening high risk mothers for early detection of IUGR. These comprised some cases of pregnancy associated with maternal disorders thereby comprising the obstetric high risk group. Results: Majority of high risk cases were of PIH which constitutes 34% of total cases this was followed by 18% cases with previous history of having given birth to growth retarded babies. In 10% of cases no risk factor was found. Conclusion: USG is an important tool in the hands of sonologist for fetal growth monitoring. It is the necessity for obstetric management as an early and accurate diagnosis of fetal growth retardation will help to bring down the perinatal mortality and morbidity, which is our basic aim while providing good maternal and child health services. Detection of IUGR babies and their management will lower the incidence of low birth weight babies, thereby reducing the burden of neonatologist and hospitals with their economic consequences.

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