Hello Doctor,
I have FGR in the 6th percentile and I am at 31 weeks. Can you explain to me what that means?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
FGR, or fetal growth restriction, refers to a baby whose growth is below the 10th percentile for its gestational age. At 31 weeks, there is still time for the baby to achieve ideal growth and well-being. To confirm the diagnosis, a repeat scan in 3-4 weeks can help assess the baby’s size, development, placental function, and amniotic fluid levels. It’s important to determine whether the baby is truly small for its gestational age or if the size is due to parental height, weight, or any underlying health conditions.
Potential causes of a smaller baby include maternal medical conditions like high blood pressure, anemia, heart or lung diseases. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use, or drug use can also impact the baby’s growth.
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