Can IUGR cause developmental delays?

Conclusions. IUGR leads to abnormal and delayed brain development. SGA is associated with decreased levels of intelligence and various cognitive problems, although the effects are mostly subtle. The overall outcome of each child is the result of a complex interaction between intrauterine and extrauterine factors.

Can IUGR cause mental retardation?

At 12 to 14 years of age the IUGR children had significantly lower mean IQ scores, 42% had either mental retardation or learning difficulties and 27% required special education compared to none of the controls.

What causes delayed fetal development?

Other causes of delayed growth skeletal dysplasia, a group of conditions that cause problems with bone growth. certain types of anemia, such as sickle cell anemia. kidney, heart, digestive, or lung diseases. use of certain drugs by the birth mother during pregnancy.

Can IUGR cause brain damage?

Brain injury in intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) infants is a major contributing factor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Adverse outcomes range from mild learning difficulties, to attention difficulties, neurobehavioral issues, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other cognitive and psychiatric disorders.

How long does it take for IUGR baby to catch-up?

Conclusions: The catch-up growth in height within two years of birth in infants with IUGR occurs mainly in the first year after birth in female infants, but can be seen in the first six months and the second year after birth in male infants.

Can you have a healthy baby with IUGR?

It’s important to know that IUGR only means slowed growing. These small babies aren’t mentally slow or retarded. Most small babies grow up to be healthy children and adults.

Is IUGR my fault?

First, keep in mind that IUGR is not your fault, and there is likely nothing you did to cause it.

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