Symmetrical IUGR may occur when the unborn baby experiences a problem during early development. Asymmetrical IUGR may occur when the unborn baby experiences a problem during later development
Yes, insufficient iodine during fetal development can lead to a type of intellectual disability known as intellectual disability or mental retardation, specifically referred to as cretinism. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which are crucial for brain development. A deficiency can result in cognitive impairments and developmental delays in the child. Ensuring adequate iodine intake during pregnancy is vital for optimal fetal brain development.
Hypospadias and epispadias are congenital defects of the urinary tract. This means they occur during intrauterine development. There is no genetic basis for the defects. Specific causes for hypospadias are not known.
Toxins can cause damage to the prenatal fetus that can result in mental retardation by interferring with brain development. It can occur at any time during the pregancy, that is what pregnant women have to be very careful about what they come in contact with and what they consume.
Term birth refers to a baby born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation. A weight of 2268 grams indicates that the baby is on the lower end of the normal weight spectrum for a term infant, suggesting intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), where the fetus does not grow at a normal rate inside the womb. The delivery by cesarean section indicates that the baby was delivered surgically, which may have been necessary due to complications related to the IUGR or other factors. Overall, this situation suggests that while the baby was born at term, their growth was compromised during pregnancy.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider during a simple procedure. The IUD is placed through the cervix and into the uterus, where it stays to prevent pregnancy.
The purpose of using an IUD tenaculum during an intrauterine device insertion procedure is to hold the cervix steady and in place, making it easier for the healthcare provider to accurately insert the IUD into the uterus.
Drugs can contribute to mental retardation, particularly when used during critical periods of brain development, such as during pregnancy or early childhood. Substances like alcohol, certain prescription medications, and illicit drugs can interfere with normal brain growth and function, leading to cognitive impairments. Additionally, drug abuse can result in nutritional deficiencies and environmental factors that further hinder cognitive development. Overall, exposure to harmful substances can have lasting effects on an individual's intellectual abilities.
There are many causes of retardation. These includes Down syndrome, velocariofacial syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, problems during pregnancy and other genetic disorders.
Maternal conditions like placental insufficiency, chronic hypertension, and gestational diabetes can interrupt oxygen flow to the fetus, potentially leading to mental retardation. These conditions can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the fetus, affecting its brain development and cognitive function. Proper management and monitoring of these conditions during pregnancy are essential to minimize the risk of mental retardation in the fetus.
Yes, using contraception such as condoms, birth control pills, or an intrauterine device (IUD) can help prevent pregnancy during ovulation.
Sea horses don't have hair (some mammals only have hair during intrauterine development like whales and dolphins), they don't give milk (mammary glands are the hallmark of all members of mammalia, except the monotremes, hence the name.)
If you smoke during pregnancy will result to intrauterine retarded growth because nicotine can constrict blood vessel.