by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Placenta
Placenta | Placental chorangiomas Placental chorangiomas are growths that are benign (non-cancerous) masses of placental tissue and blood vessels. Very large chorangiomas may “steal” blood from the fetal circulation, resulting in the fetal heart having to work much...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Placenta
Placenta | Placenta praevia In placenta praevia, the placenta implants on the lower instead of the upper segment of the uterus, partially or completely covering the cervix. If the placenta only partially covers the cervix in mid pregnancy, it may resolve on its own by...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Placenta
Placenta | Fetal / Intrauterine growth restriction (FGR / IUGR) Fetal growth restriction (FGR), also known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), occurs when a fetus fails to attain its pre-determined growth potential, as it does not grow at the normal, expected...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Placenta
Placenta | Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) Amniotic bands are caused by damage to one of the membrane layers of the placenta called the amnion. Damage to the amnion may produce fibre-like bands, which can trap or constrict parts of the developing baby. They can cause a...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract | Abdominal wall defect - Omphalocele Omphalocele is a rare defect of the abdominal wall whereby the baby’s bowel, liver and abdominal organs are contained in a sac that protrudes outside the abdomen. Babies can be carried to full term and their...
by Hira Ahsan | Aug 16, 2019 | Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract | Abdominal wall defect - Gastroschisis In babies with gastroschisis, the abdominal wall does not form completely, allowing the bowel (intestines) to pass outside of the fetal abdomen. Regular ultrasounds during pregnancy are needed to monitor...
