This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New Born Infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
Complications encountered in intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) babies include: 
Select and explain. 
A. Perinatal asphyxia, B. Hypoglycemia, C. Polycythemia, D. All of the above
D: All of the above
Answer: D: All of the above 
Explanation: Ans. D. All of the aboveBabies who are IUGR have failed to attain their genetic potential of growth. Overall, perinatal mortality and subsequent morbidity have been found to be 8-10 times higher in IUGR fetuses compared to their age appropriate counterparts.Complications of IUGR infants include: Increased mortality, perinatal asphyxia, hypothermia, hypoglycemia, meconium aspiration syndrome, persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn, poor maintenance of nutrition and growth, polycythemia, hyperbilirubinemia, infection, necrotizing enterocolitis, pulmonary hemorrhage and congenital malformations.