Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5895922 Placenta 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
The associations between a larger breadth of the placental surface and a larger baby are consistent with the hypothesis that tissue along the breadth plays a key role in nutrient transfer from mother to baby. Mothers who are short in stature are known to have lower rates of protein turnover in pregnancy. In these circumstances the ability of the placenta to transfer amino acids to the fetus may be critical.
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