Placental Insufficiency: Symptoms & Signs (Placental Dysfunction)

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Placental Insufficiency

Alternate Names : Placental Dysfunction

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What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

There are usually no symptoms with placental insufficiency. However, a mother may notice that the size of her uterus is smaller than in previous pregnancies. The fetus may also be moving less than expected.

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01

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