NICU
Neonates, Infant, Newborn, Baby, Preemie
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
What is IUGR?
Intrauterine growth restriction is a condition when a baby is born much smaller in size than is normal for their gestational age. This can happen to both full-term infants, as well as preterm infants.
While there is nothing clinically wrong with the baby in specific relation to size, there may be several other conditions that accompany IUGR. These include:
- Inability to keep a normal body temperature
- Poor feeding
- Hypoglycemia
- Infant may require oxygen management
IUGR is not a treatable condition, as it is a term used to describe the abnormally smaller size of the infant. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle while pregnant may help increase the chance that any side effects are minimal in severity.
See Also:
• Family Doctor.org
• University of Virginia Health System
• Medline Plus