Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
IUGR means a fetus is smaller than expected because growth in the womb is restricted.
When to get help quickly: Urgent review is important if baby’s movements have reduced, the pregnancy has high blood pressure or bleeding, or the maternity team is concerned that the baby may not be coping well inside the womb.
Common symptoms
Pregnant women usually do not feel symptoms directly, but there may be concern that the baby is measuring small, movements have reduced, or a routine antenatal scan shows slower growth.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps check the baby's size, growth pattern, blood flow through the placenta and cord, amniotic fluid, and overall wellbeing.
What radiology does
Obstetric ultrasound with Doppler helps assess fetal size, blood flow, amniotic fluid, and wellbeing.
What usually happens next
Management depends on gestational age and severity and may include closer surveillance or planning delivery when risk increases.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.