What causes a baby to stop growing in the womb?

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The most common cause is a problem in the placenta (the tissue that carries food and blood to the baby). Birth defects and genetic disorders can cause IUGR. If the mother has an infection, high blood pressure, is smoking, or drinking too much alcohol or abusing drugs, her baby might have IUGR.

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What is the name of family planning operation for female?

Female sterilisation is also known as Tubal Ligation (TL), or 'tying the tubes'

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I'm 40 with multiple intramural fibroids 46x25mm, 18.8mm, and 12.8mm in the anterior wall, plus 16.6mm and 13.3mm in the posterior wall. I already have one kid but want to try for another. Will these fibroids affect my chances of conceiving or cause complications during pregnancy? Do I need surgery before trying?

go for surgery

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I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids back in May and really don't want to go through surgery. Are there any effective remedies or medicines that can help shrink or melt the fibroids naturally? What options do I have besides surgery?

Fibroids may shrink with GnRH analogs, herbal remedies, or diet changes‚Äîsurgery is last resort if no improvement.

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