Steroid medications given before preterm birth improve lung and placental function, research shows
A new rat study explores lung function and placental changes in the presence of infection and inflammation. The study ...
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Fetal Physiology and Metabolic Adaptations in Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Research has also highlighted the metabolic adaptations of the placenta and fetus during IUGR. In cases of placental insufficiency, the placenta adapts by altering nutrient allocation to maintain ...