Intrauterine growth restriction

Question 1

Define Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

Answer 1

Failure of the foetus to achieve its growth potential for a given gestational age

Question 2

Define small for gestational age (SGA)

Answer 2

having a birth weight below the 10th percentile for a given gestational age

Question 3

Symmetrical IUGR

Answer 3

Small head/small abdomen - decrease in the rate of cell reproduction, resulting in fewer cells

Question 4

Asymmetrical IUGR

Answer 4

normal head/small abdomen - impaired growth of body, failure of cells to increase in size resulting in less fat and smaller abdominal organs

Question 5

Common reasons for IUGR to do with the mother

Answer 5

Large litter size
disease
smoking/drinking
older age
level of nutrition
increased exposure to stress
living at high altitude

Question 6

Common reasons for IUGR to do with the placenta and umbilical cord

Answer 6

high blood pressure
multiple gestation
uterine malformations
umbilical cord around neck