Pre and Post Natal Growth

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Factors in the Embryonic Period (0-10 weeks)
Implantation complete at 2 weeks post conception, and organ differentiation complete by 10 weeks after LMP
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Factors of Foetal Growth (10-40 weeks)
Rapid Growth, 28 weeks = 1000g, term weight = 3.5kg
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Factors affection Foetal Growth
Environmental (multiple pregnancy), Hormonal (Insulin = main), Placental (normal/failing), Genetic (syndromes, chromosomal abnormalities), Intra-Uterine Infections (rubella)
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What factor is the most important for size at birth?
maternal factors
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Is IUGR the same as preterm?
NO
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what is IUGR
Intrauterine Growth Retardation
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do most IUGR catch up?
yes
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List some consequences of IUGR
Nutritional programming, Long term growth, Brain Development, Organ development, metabolic syndrome
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when does it become difficult for catch up?
no catch up by EDD, if no catch up in first year
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What does brain growth mirror?
Weight gain
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Factors of Foetal Growth (10-40 weeks)

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Rapid Growth, 28 weeks = 1000g, term weight = 3.5kg

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Factors affection Foetal Growth

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What factor is the most important for size at birth?

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Is IUGR the same as preterm?

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