We examined three dimensions of placental growth: 1) placental weight; 2) placental thickness; and 3) chorionic plate area, using data from the National Collaborative Perinatal Project (NCPP).

In these 15 normal subjects the mean value for serum HPL at term was 6.8±2.1 μg per milliliter, for mean placental weight 450 ± 50 gm and for fetal weight 3140 gm.

Using ultrasound to measure blood flow in the placenta and the fetus could help spot issues tied to low birth weight, researchers report. As the Dutch investigators explained, about 10% of fetuses ...

A placenta that’s too small means mom has uncontrolled high blood pressure. “Placenta weight can tell us a lot about maternal conditions,” Kostadinov said. 3. Location matters ...

Heavier placenta and fetal vulnerability The researchers used genetic analyses to solve this enigma and found increased placental weight in women who continued to smoke throughout pregnancy ...

It seems specific to placenta growth because we did not find the same risk when we looked at the genetics of baby weight." Faster-growing placenta was also linked to shorter pregnancy.

Nation & World Feds crack down on placenta weight loss remedy Originally published December 7, 2011 at 12:00 am Updated December 7, 2011 at 6:08 am ...

Placental insufficiency is linked to blood flow problems. While maternal blood and vascular disorders can trigger it, medications and lifestyle habits are also possible triggers. The most common ...