3 Ways to Identify Placental Insufficiency
It can be difficult to identify placental insufficiency, as there are generally no symptoms. However, there are some signs that can indicate a potential problem. A small uterus is one example. At your prenatal checkup, your doctor will typically measure the fundal height. The fundus is the top of the uterus, and the measurement is taken from the pubic bone to the fundus. The measurement, given in centimeters, should correspond with the week of pregnancy. So if you are 28 weeks pregnant, your fundal height should be about 28 centimeters. A...