IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as…

IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as they should be in the womb. Sometimes the term small for gestational age is used and if your care provider suspects baby isn't growing well, you will be sent for a growth ultrasound scan. This scan can also give information on how the placenta is functioning. IUGR can be caused by a number of reasons including:

Maternal weight less than 100 pounds/ extremly low BMI Poor nutrition during pregnancy Birth defects or chromosomal abnormalities Drug taking, smoking and heavy alcohol use High blood pressure Placental abnormalities Umbilical cord abnormalities Twins/triplets or more Gestational diabetes Low levels of amniotic fluid

The plan of care depends on your gestation at the time of discovering IUGR and the severity. Some babies are monitored closely and are born at full term, others are induced a little esrly, particularly if it's found that the placenta is not working as it should. . . . . . #iugr #growth #midwifemarley #pregnancy #pregnant #midwife #midwifery