Notes in OG3.5 Abnormal Fetal Growth

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Published	10/04/2024	2 types of small for gestational age:{{c1::Fetal growth restriction}}{{c1::Constitutionally small}}
Published	10/04/2024	Low birth weight → ≤ {{c1::2500}} g
Published	10/04/2024	Very low birth weight → ≤ {{c1::1500}} g
Published	10/04/2024	Small for gestational age is < {{c1::10}}th percentile
Published	10/04/2024	Causes of small for gestational age are grouped into {{c1::physiological growth}}, {{c1::maternal}}, {{c1::Fetal}}, {{c1::placenta…
Published	10/04/2024	Causes of physiological small for gestational age:{{c1::Small parental size}}{{c1::Ethnicity}}{{c1::Past history of SGA}}
Published	10/04/2024	Maternal causes of small for gestational age{{c1::Maternal infections}}{{c1::Maternal smoking}}{{c1::Maternal HTN or chronic illness}}
Published	10/04/2024	Fetal causes of small for gestational age{{c1::Multiple pregnancy}}{{c1::Fetal malformations}}{{c1::Fetal chromosomal abnormalities}}
Published	10/04/2024	Placental causes of small for gestational age{{c1::Placental insufficiency}}
Published	10/04/2024	Estimated fetal weight takes into account:{{c1::Abdominal circumference}}{{c1::Head circumference}}{{c1::Femur length}}{{c1::Biparietal diameter}}
Published	10/04/2024	Symmetrical IUGR is caused by {{c1::chromosomal abnormalities}} or {{c1::Early infections}}
Published	10/04/2024	Asymmetric IUGR is caused by {{c1::utero-placental insufficiency}}
Published	10/04/2024	IUGR infants have a ↑ risk of {{c1::cardiovascular disease}} and {{c1::diabetes}} in adulthood
Published	10/04/2024	Manage IUGR by:1. Look for {{c1::chromosomal abnormalities}}2. {{c1::Umbillical artery doppler}} every 2 weeks3. Deliver at {{c1::37 weeks}}
Published	10/04/2024	If abnormal dopplers → {{c1::admit}} and do dopplers twice a week with daily {{c1::CTG}}
Published	10/04/2024	If abnormal dopplers → {{c1::Steroids}} if < 36 weeks
Published	10/04/2024	{{c1::Betamethasone}} is preferred over {{c1::dexamethasone}} for antenatal corticosteroids
Published	10/04/2024	Dose of antenatal corticosteroids is {{c1::12}}g every {{c1::12}}h for a total of 2 dosesGive within {{c1::24}} hours - {{c1::7}} days befor…
Published	10/04/2024	Risks of antenatal steroids to neonate → {{c1::↓ IQ}}
Published	10/04/2024	Infant with estimated fetal weight > 4500 g in diabetic mother → {{c1::elective c-section::mode of delivery}}
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