What causes intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
Intrauterine growth restriction results when a problem or abnormality prevents cells and tissues from growing or causes cells to decrease in size. This may occur when the fetus does not receive the necessary nutrients and oxygen needed for growth and development of organs and tissues, or because of infection. Although some babies are small because of genetics (their parents are small), most IUGR is due to other causes. Some factors that may contribute to IUGR include the following: Maternal factors: o High Blood Pressure o Chronic Kidney Disease o Advanced Diabetes o Heart Or Respiratory Disease o Malnutrition, Anemia o Infection o Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drugs) o Cigarette Smoking Factors involving the uterus and placenta: o Decreased Blood Flow In The Uterus And Placenta o Placental Abruption (Placenta Detaches From The Uterus) o Placenta Previa (Placenta Attaches Low In The Uterus) o Infection In The Tissues Around The Fetus Factors related to the developing baby (fetus): o Multip
Intrauterine growth restriction results when a problem or abnormality prevents cells and tissues from growing or causes cells to decrease in size. This may occur when the fetus does not receive the necessary nutrients and oxygen needed for growth and development of organs and tissues, or because of infection. Although some babies are small because of genetics (their parents are small), most IUGR is due to other causes.
