Abstract
The second part of discussion incorporates maternal conditions influencing the risk of intrauterine growth retardation. Special attention was paid to the systemic abnormalities, and those pregnancy related, known for their links with affected placenta-uterine barrier or otherwise related to abnormal fetal growth. Both social and environmental groups of factors potentially influencing prenatal development have been discussed.
MeSH terms
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Embryonic and Fetal Development
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Female
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Fetal Growth Retardation / diagnosis
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Fetal Growth Retardation / etiology*
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Fetal Growth Retardation / physiopathology
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Gestational Age
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Health Status*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / etiology
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Maternal Behavior
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Maternal Welfare*
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Maternal-Fetal Exchange*
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Placenta / physiopathology*
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Trimester, First
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Pregnancy Trimester, Second
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Pregnancy Trimester, Third
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Pregnancy, High-Risk*
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Prenatal Diagnosis / methods
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Risk Factors
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Substance-Related Disorders / complications
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Time Factors