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March 12 is . 15% of intrauterine growth restriction babies born worldwide are associated with preeclampsia.

can cause reduced blood flow to the mother's placenta, restricting the supply of food to her baby. As a result, the baby may become malnourished and be small for its gestational age. Ultrasounds can help identify IUGR.

Mother’s shouldn’t blame themselves or poor nutrition for IUGR, because it is caused by a failing placenta and not the mother’s diet. You could be eating all of the right things, but if the placenta is not capable of passing nutrients along, your baby’s growth will suffer.

Preeclampsia affects more than just the mother, babies suffer the consequences of preeclampsia as well.

Was your baby IUGR in your HELLP syndrome, eclampsia or preeclampsia pregnancy?

Learn more: https://preeclampsia.org/faqs