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