After pregnancy, the mother is careful what she does, for fear of affecting the healthy growth of her baby. However, life during pregnancy is always unsatisfactory. Some mothers will still hear the doctor say during pregnancy check: fetal growth retardation in the uterus.
Why is this? What factors can cause intrauterine growth retardation in the fetus?
What is intrauterine growth retardation?
Fetal growth restriction (FGR), also known as fetal intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), is a common complication of fetal developmental abnormalities during pregnancy. It means that the fetus cannot reach its due in the womb due to various undesirable reasons. The growth capacity of the fetus is manifested as the fetal weight is 2 standard deviations lower than the average fetal weight of the same gestational week. When accompanied by abnormal Doppler blood flow under color Doppler ultrasound, it is a severe fetal growth restriction.
Fetal growth restriction hazards
Fetal growth restriction can lead to stillbirth, premature delivery, low birth weight, fetal hypoxia, neonatal asphyxia, meconium aspiration syndrome, neonatal polycythemia, etc. It can also affect the baby’s neurological behavior in the long term Development and increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. Therefore, once the baby is found to have growth restriction, Baoma should pay attention to it. Don't think that eating more or adding more nutrition is enough. You should go to the hospital in time, listen to the doctor's advice, and reduce the risk factors.
Common causes of intrauterine growth retardation
Common causes of fetal intrauterine growth retardation are mainly maternal factors, fetal factors and placental factors.
01 Maternal malnutrition
Baoma's nutrition is the basic source of fetal nutrition. Due to the long-term partial eclipse and picky eaters of expectant mothers, malnutrition may be caused.
02 Baoma has complications or complications
prenatal hemorrhage, anemia, and multiple births, which can also cause intrauterine growth retardation.
03 Possession of smoking, alcoholism and other bad behaviors
Possession of smoking, alcoholism and other bad behaviors, or exposure to toxic and harmful substances can also affect the development of the baby.
04 In addition to the chromosomal abnormalities of the fetus itself, oligohydramnios , meconium contamination, premature rupture of membranes and other factors that are likely to cause the fetus to be infected by pathogens will also increase the fetal intrafetal growth restriction. probability.
In addition, for twin or multiple pregnancies, the uterus cannot continue to provide greater tension for the growth of the fetus when the space in the uterine cavity is limited, thereby restricting the growth of the fetus, and therefore becoming a high-risk factor leading to intrauterine growth restriction. ;
05 Placental factors
The placenta is the main source of nutrition for the fetus, so the umbilical cord is abnormal (such as the umbilical cord is too thin, too long, twisted, around the neck, etc.), various primary or secondary abnormalities of the placenta (such as the placental zygote Increased number of nodes, avascular villi, villi infarction, etc.) can lead to insufficient placental perfusion and intrauterine growth retardation.
intrauterine growth retardation, so as to prevent
● If abnormalities are found, treat them as soon as possible
During the obstetric examination, it is found that the fetus is too small and the height of the uterus grows too slowly. Treat as soon as possible.
● Reasonable nutrition
During pregnancy, pay attention to balanced nutrition intake, eat more high-protein diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.
● Change bad habits and hobbies
Bao Ma pays attention to avoid smoking and drinking during pregnancy, maintain adequate sleep and rest, and improve the blood supply and circulation of the placenta.
● Timely treatment of diseases during pregnancy
When hypertension, nephrotic syndrome and other diseases are complicated during pregnancy, you should actively cooperate with your doctor for treatment.
