Review Article

Extrinsic Factors Influencing Fetal Deformations and Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Table 2


Possible extrinsic causes of deformation

(i) Primigravida
(ii) Small maternal size
(iii) Uterine malformation
(iv) Uterine fibromata
(v) Small maternal pelvis
(vi) Early engagement of fetal head
(vii) Unusual fetal position
(viii) Oligohydramnios
(ix) Large fetus with rapid growth
(x) Multifetal gestation