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Alternate Names : Placental Dysfunction
Placental Insufficiency | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
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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Placental Insufficiency: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Placental Insufficiency: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: Eva Martin, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/02/01