Intra-uterine growth retardation

Abstract

Small-for-gestational-age fetuses are frequently detected in general obstetric practice. Despite remarkable improvements in our understanding and management of this group of conditions over the past 20 years, much more research is required. During the year reviewed in this article, advances were reported in identification, association/causation, relationship to maternal smoking, fetal endocrinology, clinical investigation and management, and these are discussed in turn.