Visit The Symptom Checker. Read More. Recovering from Delivery Postpartum Recovery. Table of Contents. What is fetal growth restriction FGR? Symptoms of FGR. Babies who have FGR are more likely to have certain health problems both during pregnancy and after birth , including: A difficult time handling the stress of vaginal delivery.
Increased risk of being stillborn. Low blood sugar level at birth. Lower resistance to infection. Trouble maintaining body temperature. An abnormally high red blood cell count. What causes FGR? A baby also may develop FGR if the mother: Has an infection. Has high blood pressure.
Has kidney disease. Has heart disease. Has sickle cell anemia. Has diabetes prior to pregnancy. Drinks alcohol. Abuses drugs. How is FGR diagnosed? These estimates aren't exact, but they do help health care providers track the baby's growth and see if there's a problem. Ultrasounds also can help find other issues, such as problems with the placenta or a low level of amniotic fluid the fluid surrounding the fetus.
Doctors will also use ultrasounds to check the blood flow to the placenta and through the umbilical cord. Treatment for intrauterine growth restriction depends on how far along the pregnancy is and how the baby is doing. Doctors will watch a baby with IUGR closely during prenatal visits.
They'll do ultrasounds, keep track of growth, and watch for other problems. If the baby's mother has a condition, doctors will help her manage it. This might include making sure she eats a healthy and nutritious diet and gains the right amount of weight during her pregnancy. FGR can cause many serious complications. Your baby may need to be delivered early and stay in the hospital. Your baby may have trouble breathing, infections, and other problems. Stillbirths and death may occur. As your child grows, he or she will be at higher risk for heart and blood vessel problems.
FGR can happen in any pregnancy. But some factors, like cigarette smoking or alcohol or medicine use, increase the risk for FGR. Regular and early prenatal care and a healthy diet and steady weight gain help to prevent FGR and other problems.
Make sure your healthcare provider knows your health history. If you are counting fetal movements and find that the number has decreased, let your healthcare provider know. And if you notice other changes or if you have concerns about your pregnancy, call your healthcare provider. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Patient information.
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