April 17, 2014

Physical features of IUGR baby at birth

In IUGR (intrauterine growth retardation), the baby fails to grow at the expected rate during the pregnancy. After birth, the physical features of IUGR baby are following -

  • Weight deficit at birth about 600 gm and below. Every hospital have their own birth weight-gestational age chart.
  • Length is unaffected.
  • Head circumference is relatively larger than the body.
  • Physical features show dry and wrinkled skin because of less subcutaneous fat.
  • The baby is alert, active and having normal cry, eyes are open.
  • Reflexes are normal.


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