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Human fetal weight and placental weight growth curves: A mathematical analysis from a population at sea level

  • Duane R. Bonds
  • , Bwalya Mwape
  • , Savitri Kumar
  • , Sleven G. Gabbe

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Abstract

A mathematical analysis of human fetal and placental growth curves was made on data collected prospectively from a population at sea level. Both the fetal and placental growth curves can best be described by a form of the logistic equation inhibited growth model. The fetal growth rate reaches its maximum approximately 4 weeks after the placental growth rate has reached its maximum. Growth rate constants were calculated for several populations at various altitudes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)261-274
Number of pages14
JournalNeonatology
Volume45
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

Keywords

  • Gompertz equation
  • Human fetal growth
  • Human placental growth
  • Inhibited growth model
  • Logistic equation
  • Uninhibited growth model

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