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The study included women carrying a single infant with an estimated fetal weight below the tenth percentile in whom FGR was diagnosed during late pregnancy, after 32 gestational weeks (known late-onset FGR; study group) or only after birth (unknown FGR; control group). Data were collected by review of the electronic health records. The primary outcome measure was the rate of composite adverse neonatal outcome. Results: A total of 328 women were included, 77 (23.47%) in the known-FGR group and 251 (75.53%) in the unknown-FGR group. In the known-FGR group, an etiology for the FGR was identified in 28.57% cases, most commonly placental insufficiency (21.74%). Compared to the unknown-FGR group, the known-FGR group was characterized by significantly higher rates of elective cesarean delivery (15.58% vs. 9.96%, p &lt; 0.001), preterm birth (18.18% vs. 3.98%, p &lt; 0.01), and labor induction (67.53% vs. 21.51%, p &lt; 0.01). A significantly higher proportion of neonates in the known-FGR group had a positive composite adverse outcome (38.96% vs. 15.53%, p &lt; 0.01). For multivariate regression analysis adjusted for maternal age, gestational age at delivery, and mode of delivery, there was no difference between groups in the primary outcome (aOR 1.73, CI 0.89\u20133.35, p = 0.1). Every additional gestational week at delivery was a protective factor (aOR = 0.7, 95% CI 0.56\u20130.86, p &lt; 0.01). Conclusions: A prenatal diagnosis of late-onset FGR is associated with higher intervention and preterm birth rates as compared to a diagnosis made after birth. Fetuses diagnosed with late-onset FGR during pregnancy should undergo specific and personalized assessment to determine the cause and severity of the growth delay and the best management strategy. 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