What is Fetal Growth Restriction (Intrauterine Growth Restriction or IUGR)?

In this episode, Kendra Schaa, a board-certified genetic counselor explains all you need to know about fetal growth restriction (also known as IUGR). This episode reviews:

Causes of fetal growth restriction
How fetal growth restriction is diagnosed
What can you do for fetal growth restriction
Can FGR babies be healthy
What is the most common cause of fetal growth restriction
What is the outcome of fetal growth restriction

Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services. The use of this information and the materials linked to this video is at the user's own risk. The content in this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Knowledge about genetics is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date.

Intro 00:00-00:55
Guidelines for Diagnosing FGR/IUGR 00:56-01:20
When is FGR/IUGR Diagnosed and How Common is it? 01:21-01:40
How is FGR/IUGR Diagnosed? 01:41-03:15
Why is Identifying FGR/IUGR Important? 03:16-04:10
What Causes FGR/Why Does IUGR Happen? 04:11-07:13
Testing Options to Determine Cause of FGR/IUGR 07:13-08:21
Are FGR/IUGR Babies Delivered Early? 08:22-09:02
Can FGR/IUGR Babies Be "Normal"? 09:03-09:49
Is FGR/IUGR the Same as Small for Gestational Age (SGA)? 09:50-10:21
Treatment for FGR/IUGR 10:22-11:00
Closing 11:00-11:25

Thank you for watching.

With love and light, see you next time.

References:

For information about the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology’s FGR detection methods, the following research was referenced:
Lees, C. C., Stampalija, T., Baschat, A. A., da Silva Costa, F., Ferrazzi, E., Figueras, F., ... & Unterscheider, J. (2020). ISUOG Practice Guidelines: diagnosis and management of small-for-gestational-age fetus and fetal growth restriction. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 56(2), 298-312.

For information about the Society For Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s FGR detection methods, the following research was referenced:
Martins, J. G., Biggio, J. R., Abuhamad, A., & Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM. (2020). Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series# 52: diagnosis and management of fetal growth restriction:(replaces clinical guideline number 3, April 2012). American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 223(4), B2-B17.

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Keywords: pregnancy, genetic testing, genetic counselor, fetal impairment, amniocentesis, prenatal ultrasound, prenatal screening, maternal serum screening, prenatal testing, prenatal genetic, test results, counselor, genetics, fetal growth restriction, FGR, intrauterine fetal growth restriction, IUGR, chromosome microarray, chromosome, genetic, fetal, maternal, placental, placenta, cytomegalovirus, CMV, diagnosis, dopplers, NST, BPP

Produced by Gabby Estlund