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...
