There is research that says placentas go on making new cells, even at the 'end' of the gestation period. (no I don't have the reference, just something I skimmed over one time)Also,some placentas can malfunction even at 28 weeks and others don't at 42 + weeks, so it is not necessarily a time thing . MM
growth. An unhealthy placenta is going to affect the baby quickly. Placentas do deteriorate towards the end of pregnancy, that's one reason they don't like babies to go too far past term. But then there are ways to assess fetal wellbeing that has to also reveal the placentas condition. And, can the condition of twins placenta/s be expected to deteriorate earlier than a singleton's?? Jayne Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins > > They say > > there is no way of telling the condition of the placenta, > > Hello Midwives out there > > Is the above true?? > > Is it specific to twins? I thought an ultrasound could certainly show the > condition of the placenta > > JC > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
