Tiniest, largest foetuses at greater risk of stillbirth
June 28th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 28 (IANS) The lightest and the heaviest foetuses are at much higher risk of being stillborn than those of average weight, new research has found.
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Small placenta may result in death of foetus (Lead)
August 3rd, 2009 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 3 (IANS) A foetus may not survive if the mass of placenta which supplies food and oxygen to the developing baby is small, says a new study.
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A foetus may die if the placenta is small
August 3rd, 2009 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 3 (IANS) The size of a placenta can determine whether a foetus survives or not. A small placenta can mean the foetus is starved of food and oxygen and may ... Read more...
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