IUGR - Including "It happened to me"

18 Jun 2009 - 3:51pm 0 Comments
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Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)

What is IUGR ?

Intrauterine Growth Restriction Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition where a baby's growth slows or ceases when in it is in the uterus. Twin pregnancies are twice as likely to be affected by IUGR, around 15% to 20% of twin pregnancies are found to have IUGR compared to 7% of single pregnancies.

How is IUGR diagnosed ?

A low birth weight is defined as a baby born with a weight that....

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