The effects of maternal Body Mass Index on placental morphology and foetal birth weight: a study from Dodoma Central Region,Tanzania

Introduction: The placenta plays a pivotal role during pregnancy by being intimately connected to the mother and foetus. Objective: To determine the effects of maternal Body Mass Index (BMI) on placental morphology and foetal birth weight. Method: The placental samples were obtained with conse...

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Main Authors: Elly O. Kiliopa, Peter Ainory Gesase, Athanase Lilungulu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South Sudan Doctors' Association 2019-08-01
Series:South Sudan Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://bit.ly/31ahd0x