I’m a bit worried about becoming a mother, and the fact it’s going to be to twins makes the whole thing a bit more daunting. You see, I don’t think I’ve ever even held a baby. Well, there was one time when my husband’s sister plonked one in my lap – obviously assuming that like any normal woman I’d be totally at ease with it. I was terrified, but luckily my husband (knowing about my baby aversion) swiftly scooped up said article and took it ....
IUGR - Including "It happened to me"
18 Jun 2009 - 3:51pm 0 Comments
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Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)
What is IUGR ?
Intrauterine Growth Restriction Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition where a baby's growth slows or ceases when in it is in the uterus. Twin pregnancies are twice as likely to be affected by IUGR, around 15% to 20% of twin pregnancies are found to have IUGR compared to 7% of single pregnancies.
How is IUGR diagnosed ?
A low birth weight is defined as a baby born with a weight that....
