How is IUGR treated?
Despite new research the optimal treatment for IUGR remains problematic. Most likely the treatment will depend on how far along you are in your pregnancy. • If gestational age is 34 weeks or greater, health care providers may recommend being induced for an early delivery. • If gestational age is less than 34 weeks, health care providers will continue monitoring until 34 weeks or beyond. Fetal well-being and the amount of amniotic fluid will be monitored during this time. If either of these becomes a concern, then immediate delivery may be recommended. Depending on your health care provider, you will likely have appointments every 2 to 6 weeks until you deliver. If delivery is suggested prior to 34 weeks, your health care provider may perform an amniocentesis to help evaluate fetal lung maturity.
