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43. IUGR: How do you know if your baby is too small?

43. IUGR: How do you know if your baby is too small?

FromThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast


43. IUGR: How do you know if your baby is too small?

FromThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Nov 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

At your antenatal appointments, from about 20 weeks of your pregnancy you will (…should) be having some monitoring of your baby’s growth.  Firstly, by the simple tape measure test, up over your tummy to the top of your uterus and then by ultrasound if needed. What we are trying to determine is if your baby is small for dates. This is known as Intrauterine Growth Restriction or IUGR.In this podcast we talk about:What is EFW or estimated fetal weightHow EFW is measured and the measurement accuracy.What other ways we measure your baby's healthProblems that can arise if your baby is diagnose with IUGRWhat plans need to be made if your baby is measuring small for dates.When sometimes... you just have a small baby.Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.We invite you to be our part of our family over on Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast or UP LEVEL your knowledge and support by joining our program at www.growmybaby.com.auAnd a BIG thank you for listening to ‘The Kick’ and please if you haven’t already please subscribe (iTunes) or follow (Spotify) and share with a friend.Thank you to Matchy Mumma for sponsoring this episode of The Kick Pregnancy PodcastUse the code 'THEKICK' at checkout for a discounthttps://matchymumma.com/ LINKS Instagram  @thekickpregnancypodcast_ Facebook  @thekickpregnancypodcast
Released:
Nov 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and bringing your baby home. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on the essentials of growing a baby without heavy medical jargon and with lots of relatable stories of their work helping thousands of women have babies, as well as being parents to four boys. Each episode has expert led content that will help you cut through the swathe of pregnancy information, restoring your calm and giving you the confidence to know that mama, you got this!