Association between fetal growth restriction and polymorphisms at sites -1 and +3 of pituitary growth hormone: a case-control study

Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study of fetal growth restriction

Inclusion Criteria
	≥ 37 weeks gestation (full-term)
	Mother 17–35 years old
	Singleton pregnancy
	Case (fetal growth restricted): <2,500 g birth weight
	Control: 3,000 to 4,000 g birth weight
Exclusion Criteria
	Karyotypic abnormalities, including confined placental mosaicism
	Placental abnormalities
	Birth defects or syndromic conditions (i.e., Silver-Russell Syndrome)
	Pregnancy complications
	Preeclampsia
	Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes
	Meconium staining
	Uterine infection
	Maternal chronic illnesses (i. e., hypertension, AIDS, hepatitis, endocrinological)
	Known illicit drug use
	Rh disease

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