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What is iUGR babies
What is IUGR , types how to identify, what causes iUGR and what happens with iUGR after birth and what happens in future?
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IuGR is intrauterine growth restriction when the babys weight is less than the expected for the gestational age
IuGR babies may have complications in the neonatal period frequent infections jaundice etc
They may also require neonatal admission if the birth weight is too low
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For the time being I can say that when the weight of the baby is less than the average weight of the baby for that period of gestation , the difference being more than 2 SD, it is known as an IUGR baby.
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Dr. Varnica Psyche
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Chennai
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Dr. Shivani
Infertility Specialist
4 yrs exp
Dhanbad
IUGR is intrauterine growth retardation. It depends on many types of factors like diet and nutrition, blood pressure, any risk factors in pregnancy. Connect for specific query.
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Dr. Rishika
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
3 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Diet , placental insufficiency , bp and rest u hav to connect
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Dr. Parru Singh
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
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Dr. Rashmi M Gowda
Social Obstetrics and Gynecologist
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Bangalore
You need to consult for discussion
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
It's intrauterine growth retardation.
Many causes of this condition.
Consult please
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