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Cleveland Intrauterine Growth Restriction Attorneys

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Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition where babies in the womb have not grown properly for their age. The usual criteria are a baby who weighs less than 90% of other babies at the same age. IUGR can result in a baby that is too small overall or a baby with a small body and a “normal” sized head.

Women with the following conditions are at a higher risk of carrying babies with IUGR:

  • Alcohol abuse/smoking
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • High blood pressure
  • Kidney disease
  • Poor nutrition
  • Maternal diabetes

If your child suffered injuries or died while in utero due to IUGR, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice case.


Contact the Ohio birth injury attorneys at The Becker Law Firm for a free consultation. Call 216-621-3000 or fill out and submit an online contact form.


Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Intrauterine growth restriction is typically a problem of the baby not receiving enough nutrition or oxygen from the placenta.

This can have several causes:

Medical Malpractice and IUGR

Obstetricians and sonographers should closely monitor all women, particularly those with risk factors for IUGR. When IUGR is suspected, ultrasounds may be required every two to three weeks to check on size and weight. It can usually be diagnosed by ultrasound. If the baby has IUGR, he or she may require genetic testing or screening for infection.

There is a significant risk to babies with IUGR. If not closely monitored, they can die in utero. Additionally, these babies are at increased risk for problems during labor, so they must be carefully monitored with electronic fetal monitoring to ensure proper oxygenation.

If the monitoring is not reassuring, emergency delivery by cesarean section may be necessary to avoid developmental delays and cerebral palsy.

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