What are the Consequences of Abnormal Fetal Growth?
Abnormal fetal growth can lead to several neonatal disorders, including:
- Low Birth Weight (LBW): Infants weighing less than 2,500 grams at birth are considered to have LBW, which can result in complications such as respiratory distress syndrome and hypothermia. - Preterm Birth: Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation are at risk for a range of issues, including neurological disorders and infections. - Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR): This condition occurs when the fetus does not grow at the normal rate within the womb, leading to various health complications both before and after birth.
