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. 1970 Aug;45(242):566-9.
doi: 10.1136/adc.45.242.566.

Standards for birthweight as gestation periods from 32 to 42 weeks, allowing for maternal height and weight

J M Tanner, A M Thomson

Standards for birthweight as gestation periods from 32 to 42 weeks, allowing for maternal height and weight

J M Tanner et al. Arch Dis Child. 1970 Aug.

Abstract

Standard charts are given for assessing the normality of birthweight for length of gestation from 32 to 42 weeks; first-born and later-born infants are shown separately, and allowance is made for maternal height and mid-pregnancy weight.

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