Intrauterine Growth Restriction is a condition where a fetus in the womb is not growing as expected. If put simply this means that the fetus’ weight is lesser than what is expected from the babies of their gestational age. Minor Intrauterine Growth Restriction may not cause any serious problems but if the IUGR is severe it can harm the baby before as well as after their birth. Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is also known as Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR). There are two types IUGR:
The extent of complications caused by Intrauterine Growth Restriction depends on three factors:
Some common complications found in babies with severe IUGR are:
Intrauterine Growth Restriction can be caused due to a number of reasons. Some of those reasons are, lack of blood flow or other problems within placenta or umbilical cord (placenta is a tissue responsible for supplying oxygen and nutrients to the baby and umbilical cord is a cord that connects the baby with placenta).
Intrauterine Growth Restriction also occurs if a pregnant woman smokes, takes drugs or drinks heavily while being pregnant. The condition can also be caused if a pregnant woman is undergoing treatment for seizures or suffering from diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, anemia, lupus, sickle cell disease, autoimmune disorders, rubella, toxoplasmosis and syphilis.
Being pregnant with multiple babies and not getting adequate nutrition while being pregnant can also cause
Intrauterine Growth Restriction. So if you are pregnant you must see the Best Gynecologist in Islamabad to know how you can fulfil your body’s nutritional needs adequately.
Whenever a pregnant woman visits her doctor for antenatal checkup they measure their belly starting from the top of the pubic bone to the top most part of the uterus. This measurement is called fundal height. After doctors are done taking this measurement they compare it with the expected measurement according to the gestational age of your baby. If fundal height is less than what is expected then there’s a very high chance that your baby may be suffering from Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
Other than measuring fundal height ultrasound can also detect if a baby is suffering from intrauterine growth restriction. Once your doctor is sure that your baby has Intrauterine Growth Restriction they will start treating it.
Intrauterine Growth Restriction can occur to any pregnant woman regardless of their age, weight and health conditions. But you can definitely lessen your baby’s chances of getting Intrauterine Growth Restriction by following these tips:
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