Small babies Flashcards
1
Q
When is an obstetric ultrasound scan routinely carried out?
A
approx. 20 wks
2
Q
Risk factors for foetal growth restrictions: woman
A
- Poor gestational weight gain
- Constitutionally small
- Poor nutrition
- Social deprivation
- Eating disorders
- Drugs and teratogens
- Infection
- Maternal medical conditions
3
Q
Risk factors for foetal growth restrictions: foetus
A
- Foetal malformation
- Drugs and teratogens
- Infection
- Genetic abnormalities or multifetal gestation: genetic = chromosomal abnormalities or single gene disorder. Epigenetic = methylation. Infection = TORCH
4
Q
Risk factors for foetal growth restrictions: placenta
A
Placental abruption
Placental infarction
