In the idiopathic intrauterine growth restriction where there are no clear maternal or fetal causes, the placenta may hold the key to its etiology. The study was carried out to assess various morphological features of placenta and umbilical cord and to find out its correlation with birth weight of the baby. Material and methods– Study was carried out on 100 freshly delivered placenta and umbilical cord from indoor patients of gynaecology and obstetrics department. All the measurements were taken using standard measuring devices and technique. Results– The study showed a strong correlation between morphological features of placenta, umbilical cord and fetal weight.