Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is a condition in which an unborn baby is smaller than it should be and it is not growing at a normal rate inside the womb. The baby with delay growth can be at risk of certain health problems during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth or in life later on. The delay can be weeks behind depending on the stage of pregnancy. A common cause is a problem with the placenta. It hinders the ability of carrying oxygen and nutrients to the baby and permitting the release of waste products from the baby. Other causes come from mothers ranging from diseases to unappropriated medication.
Treatment of IUGR is limited in conventional medicine. However, Chinese medicine can help for this condition of special time. Herbs which strengthens Blood and Qi can help baby with nutrients and energy. Acupuncture can help tune the system and make body work more efficiently.
Usually IUGR happens after patients past 30 weeks of pregnancy and patients are in their advanced age. To help improving IUGR, I select some special acupuncture points and prescribe customed herbal formula. Normally herbs can improve placenta condition to have increased blood flow and nutrient supplement. To see improvement on IUGR condition, treatment usually takes 4 weeks. In the case of IUGR, patient will see her OBGYN doctor once a week. Every 2 weeks, there would be ultrasound to check baby condition.
I have had several IUGR patients. Patients come every week to have acupuncture session and take herbs based on formula rooted thousand years ago. Usually it takes 3 or 4 weeks to see improvement. Also most patients like to continue till their smooth delivery.
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