After delivering a baby, the uterine muscles tighten to push out the placenta. After the placenta is delivered ... Oxytocin (Pitocin) is preferred because it doesn't cause side effects and can be used ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate total circulating PlGF (placental growth factor) and free PlGF concentrations to provide insights into the mechanisms of decreased PlGF noted in ...

History, autopsy, and placental investigation are important in determining the presence of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. If fetal death occurred and IUGR was also present, determination of the ...

Methods: Placentae from the term, not in labor Cesareans deliveries, were used for this study, and placental specimens were sampled randomly from the fetal side. We developed a protocol for the ...

Thus, Vitamin D signaling is important for normal placental function and fetal growth. This review discusses the association of Vitamin D with fetal growth, the function of Vitamin D and its receptor ...