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Medical Conditions - Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is reduced fetus growth in the mother's womb during pregnancy. Causes for IUGR include increased altitudes, multiple pregnancies, placental obstacles, and preeclampsia. In addition, smoking, alcohol or drug addiction, clotting disorders, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems, inadequate nutrition, renal diseases are the risk factors.

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How is Aspirin use managed in fetal growth restriction?

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Why does a fetus stop growing suddenly at the seventh week of pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I am sorry for the miscarriage that happened. You had an abortion, which was diagnosed by the absence of a fetal heartbeat.

Are microplastics more harmful during pregnancy?

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What can be done for oligohydramnios and IUGR in a scan?

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What can be the reason behind the stunted fetal growth and an extra yolk sac in an 8-week old pregnant woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If there are two yolk sacs there is a possibility of having twins, in the early weeks the variation of weeks may occur.

My 22nd-week pregnancy ultrasound seems to have some abnormalities. Could you interpret it?

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