สาเหตุและการป้องกันภาวะทารกเจริญเติบโตช้าในครรภ์

Abstract

Fetal growth restriction means the condition in which the fetus is under normal growth. The causes may be from genetic factors, placental cause, underlying maternal diseases and other co- risk factors. Prompt diagnosis and early management can help to reduce the fetal mortality and morbidity and metabolic diseases in adult which includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. Identifying the causes of feral growth restriction by history taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests of mothers during pregnancy can prevent the fetus from growth restriction. There is recently no evidence of aspirin to prevent fetal growth restriction. Daily proper activity during pregnancy can reduce the risk of fetal growth restriction. The mothers could have healthy food, drinking plenty of pure water at least 6-8 glasses per day, adequate sleep, avoid alcohol drinking, smoking and drug abuse. The mothers could have regular antenatal care for early diagnosis of abnormal fetal growth and proper management.