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Growth perturbations in a phenotype with rapid fetal growth preceding preterm labor and term birth.
American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council - 1 Jan 2000
Lampl Michelle, Kusanovic Juan Pedro, Erez Offer, Gotsch Francesca, Espinoza Jimmy, Goncalves Luis, Lee Wesley, Gomez Ricardo, Nien Jyh Kae, Frongillo Edward A, Romero Roberto
Abstract excerpt
The variability in fetal growth rates and gestation duration in humans is not well understood. Of interest are women presenting with an episode of preterm labor and subsequently delivering a term neonate, who is small relative to peers of similar gestational age. To further understand these relationships, fetal growth patterns predating an episode of preterm labor were investigated. Retrospective analysis of...
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