Comparison of Various Formulas (Hadlock's I and II, Merz, Shepard, Campbell, Wilkin's) to Calculate Birth Weight by Antenatal Ultrasound

Anirudh, R. Mahesh and Shriram, T. and Prabhu, C. S. and Ramya, P. (2025) Comparison of Various Formulas (Hadlock's I and II, Merz, Shepard, Campbell, Wilkin's) to Calculate Birth Weight by Antenatal Ultrasound. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES, 17.0 (SUPPL ). S1855-S1857. ISSN 0976-4879

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Abstract

Background:Accurate fetal weight estimation is crucial in obstetric care, aiding in the management of intrauterine growth restriction, macrosomia, and perinatal decision-making. Aim:To compare the accuracy of different sonographic formulas for estimating fetal birth weight and determine the most reliable formula. Materials and Methods:A prospective comparative study was conducted in the Department of Radiology at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. A total of 110 pregnant women with gestational ages above 37 weeks were enrolled. Ultrasound examinations were performed using the Mindray DC 80 scanner. Estimated fetal weights using Hadlock's I and II, Merz, Shepard, Campbell, and Wilkin's formulas were compared with actual birth weights. Statistical analysis included paired t-tests, ANOVA, and post hoc Tukey's test, with significance set at P < 0.05. Results:Hadlock I and III demonstrated the highest accuracy, particularly in the 2.6-3.0 kg range. Merz and Wilkin's formulas overestimated higher birth weights, while the Shepard formula consistently underestimated fetal weight. Conclusion:Hadlock I and III are the most reliable formulas for fetal weight estimation. Selection of an appropriate formula is essential for clinical accuracy.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Birth weight prediction, Campbell formula, fetal weight estimation, Hadlock's formula, Merz formula, Shepard formula, ultrasound, Wilkin's formula
Subjects: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Divisions: Medicine > Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India > Dermato Venereol and Leprosyl
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Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 06:49
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/5838

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