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MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF HUMAN PLACENTA AND ITS CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

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Dr. Sabnis Anjali Satyen, Dr. Mrinalini Gaikwad, Dr. Shaifali Kundan Patil
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.9.2024.5391-5398

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Placenta is functionally important, temporarily working organ which is responsible for mother and fetus wellbeing. Proper uteroplacental circulation gives rise to normal and healthy baby. Morphology of placenta is associated with pregnancy outcome. Changes in morphology of placenta may put mother or fetus in danger. Materials and Methods: 174 placentae were obtained from labor room of MGM Hospital. History of mother and baby was obtained from labor room. Placenta and umbilical cords were studied under various parameters. All the parameters of placenta and umbilical cord co-related with birth weight. Results: Positive relationship was observed between gestational age and birth weight. Significant co-relation was observed between length and thickness of umbilical cord, placental weight with birth weight. Conclusion: Placenta reflects the status of mother and fetus. Presence of extra lobe, less weight of placenta, abnormal attachment of placenta give rise to adverse pregnancy outcome. During routine sonography detail morphology of placenta should be studied along with the fetus.

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