Treatment may include: Temperature-controlled beds or incubators Tube feedings if the baby doesn't have a strong suck
What are the treatment options for small-for-gestational-age newborns (SGA)?
There is no specific treatment for small-for-gestational-age newborns, but underlying conditions and complications are treated as needed. Growth hormone injections are sometimes given to certain SGA infants who remain quite small at 2 to 4 years of age. This treatment must be given for several years and must be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What are the treatment options for infertility?
Treatments for infertility can range from medications to embryo implantation through assisted reproductive technology (ART). There are treatments that are specifically for men or for women and some that involve both partners.
What is the treatment for polycythemia in newborns?
Treatment. Newborns with polycythemia are given intravenous (IV) fluids, and newborns with hypoglycemia are treated with frequent feedings or IV glucose. All pregnant women should receive good prenatal care and should avoid alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs (such as cocaine and heroin) while pregnant.
Can microcephaly in babies be treated?
Because microcephaly can range from mild to severe, treatment options can range as well. Babies with mild microcephaly often don’t experience any other problems besides small head size. These babies will need routine check-ups to monitor their growth and development.
What does it mean if a fetus is measuring small?
Small for gestational age means a baby is smaller than expected for the number of weeks of pregnancy. Some babies are small because their parents are small. But most babies who are small for gestational age have growth problems that happen during pregnancy.
Should I be worried if my unborn baby is small?
What does being small mean for my baby? If your baby is small but healthy, he or she is not at increased risk of complications. If your baby is growth restricted, there is an increased risk of stillbirth (the baby dying in the womb), serious illness and dying shortly after birth.
What can be done to improve fetal growth?
You can do five important things to help your baby grow big enough before it's born:If you smoke—quit now. ... If you drink alcohol—quit now. ... If you use illegal drugs—quit now. ... Eat a good diet. ... Keep all your appointments for doctor visits and tests.
What causes a fetus not to grow properly?
Often, IUGR happens because the fetus doesn't get enough nutrients and nourishment. This can happen if there is a problem with: the placenta, the tissue that brings nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby. the blood flow in the umbilical cord, which connects the baby to the placenta.
Can a small baby be healthy?
Some babies with low birthweight are healthy, even though they're small. But having a low weight at birth can cause serious health problems for some babies. A baby who is very small at birth may have trouble eating, gaining weight and fighting off infections. Some may have long-term health problems, too.
What causes small babies in pregnancy?
The most common reason why a baby is smaller than average — weighing less than 2.5kg at birth — is prematurity (being born before 37 weeks' gestation). The earlier the baby is born, the smaller they are likely to be. This is because the baby will have had less time in the womb to grow.
What does it mean if your baby is measuring small at 7 weeks?
In very early pregnancy, especially during a first ultrasound, a smaller-than-expected gestational sac could simply mean that the pregnancy is earlier along (by a week or so) than you expected based on the date of your last menstrual period.
Can a fetus stop growing and then start again?
This is called an anembryonic pregnancy, which is also known as a blighted ovum. Or it may be that your baby started to grow, but then stopped growing and they have no heartbeat. Occasionally it happens beyond the first few weeks, perhaps at eight weeks or 10 weeks, or even further on.
Do all IUGR babies need NICU?
Treatment After Birth Treatment at birth varies depending on the cause of IUGR, including the presence of any associated birth defects or genetic conditions, and the gestational age at delivery. In severe cases, IUGR babies may require lengthy stays in the NICU and the highest level of respiratory support.
When should an IUGR baby be delivered?
The following are guidelines for delivering babies with IUGR: Baby has IUGR and no other complicating conditions: Baby should be delivered at 38-39 weeks.