I have a friend that has to have her baby early because the baby is not thriving in the uterus. The baby has LOW birth weight. I have never heard of taking baby early because it is too little? What could cause this
2007-03-27 15:41:51 · 7 answers · asked by bridget36 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's called IUGR...intrauterine growth restriction and it's extremely scary to deal with because it can cause fetal death. When the baby stops growing, it's uterine enviroment becomes almost toxic in a sense. At that point, it's best to take the baby out before it becomes stillborn.
2007-03-27 18:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Sandra V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was induced because baby was not thriving, and his heart rate was low, but it was not related to weight. I had gestational diabetes and the baby was being affected by the meds. Also, he had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck twice. However, when an induction is ordered by the doctor it usually means the baby is at risk, and the benefits of an early birth override the risks.
2007-03-27 15:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by ilovethe90s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend who had a baby induced - well actually was taken C-section - early because he was not gaining enough weight. Because it is hard to determine why an unborn child is not gaining enough wait, and is hard to make them gain extra weight, they are delivered early so that they can be taken care of and determine why they are not progressing as they should. You should not be worried. The Dr's are doing what is best for the baby.
2007-03-27 15:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by dolphincutie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
2007-03-27 15:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, i think it warrants more research... i have heard that when they suspect the placenta is not functioning at its fullest, a doctor would prefer the baby be delivered and start eating...rather than continue to be 'malnoursihed' by the 'insufficient' placenta. Like I said, it warrants a second opinion!
2007-03-27 15:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the placenta is deteriorating, the baby is not getting everything (or even much of anything) to survive, so they can often have a better chance of doing well on the outside.
2007-03-27 15:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by ChefMel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had to be induced because the doctors were worried because of his weight ... they said he was too small. To our surprise he weighed 6lbs 2 oz and was perfectly healthy.
2007-03-27 16:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋