Essays Tagged: "Placental abruption"

Factors involved for growth in a baby, before and after birth.

tte smokingFactors involving the uterus and placenta:Decreased blood flow in the uterus and placentaPlacental abruption (placenta detaches from the uterus)Placenta previa (placenta attaches low in the ... tyFetal growth- Intrauterine growth retardationIUGR Intrauterine growth retardation associated with placental dysfunction tends to occur later in pregnancy. (2)The fetus does not receive enough oxygen ...

(4 pages) 70 1 4.3 Oct/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology

Harmfull Effects of Pollutants of Drugs on a Developing Fetus

y, cocaine exposure may increase the risk of miscarriage. Later in pregnancy, cocaine use can cause placental abruption. Placental abruption can lead to severe bleeding, preterm birth, and fetal death ... aby at birth. Methamphetamine can also increase the likelihood of premature labor, miscarriage, and placental abruption. Babies can be born addicted to methamphetamine and suffer withdrawal symptoms t ...

(8 pages) 26 0 0.0 May/2010

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs