Rohrer's ponderal index in newborns (birth weight * 100/height3) has been
used as an indicator of fetal growth status, especially to assess asymmetrical intrauterine
growth retardation. Low ponderal index or disproportionate intrauterine
growth retardation has higher neonatal morbidity and there are some specific
guidelines in intrauterine growth retarded infants to control some of their pr...
