Abstract

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the association between fetal birth weight and placental weight and other demographic characteristics. Methodology: A total of 369 live born of a singleton term pregnancies (37 to 42 weeks gestations) were included in the study. Immediately after delivery, the placenta was weighed with cord and membranes. A linear regression was used to examine the effect of placental weight and other variables on fetal birth weight. Results: The mean birth weight of newborn was 3122.5 ± 477.8 grams and that of placenta was 556.92 ± 112.50 grams. The mean gestational age was 39.05 ± .90 weeks. The association between the placental weight and the birth weight was statistically significant, and for each gram increase in placental weight, birth weight increased by 2.848 grams (SE = 0.178, p < 0.01). Similarly, there was a significant association between maternal weight and fetal birth weight, and for each kilogram increase in maternal weight, birth weight increased by 17.018 grams (SE = 5.281, p = 0.001). Conclusion: Placenta and maternal weight are independent predictors of fetal birth weight.