What is Fetal Growth Restriction?

Fetal Growth Restriction
This is a transabdominal sonography in a 26-yearold pregnant women. As shown, fetal growth restriction andpartial calvarium bone can be detected at 14 weeks of pregnancy.Biometric measurement is compatible with the findingsat 13-13.5 weeks of pregnancy. Sonographic findings in partial type of trisomy 18. Niknejadi M, Ahmadi F, Akhbari F, Afsharian P - International journal of fertility & sterility (2013). Not Altered. CC.

Fetal growth restriction is when a fetus does not grow as expected. Fetal growth restriction is due to a problem or abnormality which prevents cells and tissues from growing or causes cells to decrease in size. Fetal growth restriction is most commonly caused by inadequate maternal-fetal circulation.