Child Growth Retardation Intrauterine Growth Retardation (Iugr)

Intrauterine Growth Retardation (Iugr) is the birth of a baby with a weight lower than expected (see Development Chart) for a given stage of pregnancy (for example, the birth of a baby who is small for gestational age (SFD)).

The causes of intrauterine growth restriction can be: any illness of the mother (for example, a previous infectious disease, malnutrition, high blood pressure, smoking or alcoholism), poor socio-economic living conditions, multiple pregnancies (for example, the presence of twins), as well as fetal diseases.

Sometimes intrauterine growth restriction of a child is accompanied by premature birth.

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a condition in which the baby in utero does not gain weight appropriate for the gestational age. This can occur due to various reasons such as maternal diseases, poor socio-economic conditions, multiple pregnancies, etc. In some cases, FGR can lead to premature birth, which can be life-threatening for the baby.

A growth chart is a graph that shows how a baby should grow depending on the stage of pregnancy. If the baby is not growing as expected at this time, this may indicate growth retardation.

The causes of intrauterine retention may be different. Some are associated with maternal illnesses such as infectious diseases, malnutrition and high blood pressure. Other causes may be related to the fetus, such as genetic disorders or diseases.

Intrauterine retention can lead to various complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, developmental delay and even death. Therefore, it is necessary to promptly identify the cause of growth retardation and take measures to eliminate it.

To prevent intrauterine retention, it is recommended to monitor your health, eat right, avoid bad habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol, and consult a doctor promptly if any symptoms occur.

**Stunting** is a slowdown in the growth rate of internal organs, distal limbs and other parts of the body. To identify developmental delays in children, it is necessary to know the standard table of values ​​​​for these parameters. The height and weight of a child at birth can be considered normal if they are within the 3rd sc centile limits. If deviations exceed the 3rd and 97th centiles, then problems with the child’s growth and development can be judged.