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#371 The Ever Changing Definitions Of Fetal Growth Restriction

104 min • 24 juli 2024

Responding to listener questions we address the question of “What is IUGR?” Before we get there Blyss waits on a birth and listens to Dr. Stu’s concerns about entropy winning and way too much idiocy, fear and hyperbole being shoveled around out there.

We discuss critical women's health topics, questioning the necessity of C-sections for lupus patients, and exploring the potential toxicity of the glucose drink used for gestational diabetes testing. Our conversation highlights the pressing need for balanced, evidence-based discourse surrounding pregnancy and birth.

We delve into the complexities of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), examining the arbitrary nature of the 10% percentile threshold and the potential for over-testing and unnecessary interventions. Featuring listener emails and real-life examples, we advocate for less intrusive, more supportive care, emphasizing the importance of individualized care versus standardized medical models.

Key highlights:

  • Lupus and Pregnancy
  • Championing Birth Choices and Advocacy
  • Questioning Vaccine Recommendations and Ethics
  • Defining and Understanding Fetal Growth Restriction Parameters
  • Evaluating Growth Restriction Diagnosis and Surveillance
  • Questioning Routine Pregnancy Interventions

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