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Summary of current knowledge on the short- and long-term consequences of intrauterine growth restriction. The fetus’ prenatal exposure to undernutrition and hypoxia induce hemodynamic and metabolic adjustments, as well as changes in hormones and adipokines. IGF-1: Insuline-like growth factor; ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone.
