Intrauterine Growth Retardation - symptom, Treatment of Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Intrauterine Growth Retardation Information
Babies born beneath the tenth percentile of average weight for their gestational age are called growth retarded. The fetus does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients during the course of development.
Growth is therefore slow and inadequate. These babies, have high mortality.
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Many things that can cause or contribute in Intrauterine Growth Retardation are as -
- Petal: The fetus may be abnormal: it may have a genetic problem or a structural defect, or it may have an infection (seeBirth Defects,Teratogens)
- Maternal: Medical illnesses that make for a high risk pregnancy.
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