Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) increases the risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality. Diagnoses vary according to reference growth curves. In our institution, Lubchenko’s curve is used primarily. Objectives: To build our own intrauterine growth curve (IGC) and compare it with Lubchenko's and Peruvian Ministry of Health’s (MINSA) curves regarding IUGR. Design: Observational, retrospective, comparative study. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,  Obstetrics Critical Care Service, Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM), EsSalud, Lima, Peru. Participants: Neonates. Methods: We reviewed information of mothers and neonates born at HNERM between January 1, 2003, and June 30, 2010. Mothers with only one fetus were included, 24 to 43 weeks of gestation by reliable last menstrual period and/or first trimester ultrasound exam; 29 239 newborns ...

Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) increases the risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality. Diagnoses vary according to reference growth curves. In our institution, Lubchenko’s curve is used primarily. Objectives: To build our own intrauterine growth curve (IGC) and compare it with Lubchenko's and Peruvian Ministry of Health’s (MINSA) curves regarding IUGR. Design: Observational, retrospective, comparative study. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,  Obstetrics Critical Care Service, Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM), EsSalud, Lima, Peru. Participants: Neonates. Methods: We reviewed information of mothers and neonates born at HNERM between January 1, 2003, and June 30, 2010. Mothers with only one fetus were included, 24 to 43 weeks of gestation by reliable last menstrual period and/or first trimester ultrasound exam; 29 239 newborns ...

Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) increases the risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality. Diagnoses vary according to reference growth curves. In our institution, Lubchenko’s curve is used primarily. Objectives: To build our own intrauterine growth curve (IGC) and compare it with Lubchenko's and Peruvian Ministry of Health’s (MINSA) curves regarding IUGR. Design: Observational, retrospective, comparative study. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,  Obstetrics Critical Care Service, Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM), EsSalud, Lima, Peru. Participants: Neonates. Methods: We reviewed information of mothers and neonates born at HNERM between January 1, 2003, and June 30, 2010. Mothers with only one fetus were included, 24 to 43 weeks of gestation by reliable last menstrual period and/or first trimester ultrasound exam; 29 239 newborns ...