Method: Parotid gland of twenty human fetuses with IUGR from the late spontaneous abortions material were compared with fifteen fetal glands in cases of induced abortions due to psychological reasons (control group). Tissue samples were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Stereological examination was done to find out volume fractions of parotid gland structural components. Results: Results have shown the reduction of the area of acini, large collected ducts, striated and intercalated ducts in IUGR group. The volume fractions of vessels were also lower than on controls. The foci of immature secretory lobes in cases of growth restriction occupied wider zones within loose, poorly cellular, fibrous stroma.