What causes a baby to stop growing in the womb?

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Dr Chandra P

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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 are the 4 methods of sterilization?

Tubal ligation in females, Vasoligation in males, Hysterectomy in females, Castration in males.

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I'm 33 and pregnant, about six months along. I've been keeping an eye on my pulse rate using an oximeter, and it's usually about 100 beats per minute. But today, it spiked to 130 beats per minute. Is this something I should be worried about?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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I'm really concerned because my breasts are quite small, and I'm dealing with some discharge and itching issues. It's making me really sad, and I'm wondering what I can do about it. Could these symptoms mean something serious, or is there a way to address both problems?

Surgeon opinion is advised to the patient.

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