In IUGR (intrauterine growth retardation), the baby fails to grow at the expected rate during the pregnancy. After birth, the physical features of IUGR baby are following -
- Weight deficit at birth about 600 gm and below. Every hospital have their own birth weight-gestational age chart.
- Length is unaffected.
- Head circumference is relatively larger than the body.
- Physical features show dry and wrinkled skin because of less subcutaneous fat.
- The baby is alert, active and having normal cry, eyes are open.
- Reflexes are normal.
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