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  2. Velamentous cord insertion - Wikipedia

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    As the growth of the fetus is dependent on the organization, mass, and nutrient-transfer capacity of the placenta, fetal development is hence hindered in velamentous cord insertion. This can lead to fetal malformations [2] [24] and low birth weight.

  3. Aortocaval compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Aortocaval compression syndrome, also known as supine hypotensive syndrome, is compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, i.e. in the supine position.

  4. Placental insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Histopathology of placenta with increased syncytial knotting of chorionic villi, with two knots pointed out. The following characteristics of placentas have been said to be associated with placental insufficiency, however all of them occur in normal healthy placentas and full term healthy births, so none of them can be used to accurately diagnose placental insufficiency: [citation needed]

  5. Complications of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Placenta previa is a condition that occurs when the placenta fully or partially covers the cervix. [13] Placenta previa can be further categorized into complete previa, partial previa, marginal previa, and low-lying placenta, depending on the degree to which the placenta covers the internal cervical os.

  6. Placenta abnormalities could be the reason for miscarriages ...

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    The team looked at a series of 1,527 single-child pregnancies that ended in miscarriage - here’s what they found

  7. Confined placental mosaicism - Wikipedia

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    The pregnancy loss rate in pregnancies with confined placental mosaicism, diagnosed by chorionic villus sampling, is higher than among pregnancies without placental mosaicism. It may be that sometimes the presence of significant numbers of abnormal cells in the placenta interferes with proper placental function.

  8. Body-positive model shares home birth video, gets real about ...

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    British model Iskra Lawrence knew her unmedicated water birth would be painful. To illustrate the point, Lawrence shared footage of herself expelling the "huge" organ that provided nutrients and ...

  9. Hypovolemia - Wikipedia

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    Hypovolemia, also known as volume depletion or volume contraction, is a state of abnormally low extracellular fluid in the body. [1] This may be due to either a loss of both salt and water or a decrease in blood volume. [2] [3] Hypovolemia refers to the loss of extracellular fluid and should not be confused with dehydration. [4]