Question 3

Question 3

Which of the following are risk factors for IUGR?

Select one or more options from the answers below.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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A. Correct. High blood pressure is one of the conditions that increases the risk of IUGR.

B. Correct. Although the first pregnancy is at risk, in women who have already had a pregnancy affected the risk of subsequent babies being affected is also increased.

C. Incorrect. Just because the mother is small, she is not at greater risk of IUGR. Her baby may be small but you would expect small parents to have smaller children.

D. Correct. Smoking, along with alcohol, will increase the risk of IUGR.

E. Correct. Malnutrition will mean that placental function may be compromised.

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