An indication for fetal diagnostic procedures is:
a. Maternal diabetes.
b. Maternal age older than 30.
c. Previous infant more than 3000 g at birth.
d. Weight gain of 25 lb.
A
Diabetes is a risk factor in pregnancy because of possible impairment of placental perfusion.
A maternal age greater than 35 years old is an indication for testing.
Having had another infant weighing greater than 4000 g is an indication for testing.
Excessive weight gain is an indication for testing. Normal weight gain is 25 to 35 lbs.
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