DETERMINANTS OF PLACENTA VARIATIONS: LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES V/S NORMAL BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES

Abstract

The low birth weight babies are susceptible to hypoxia, fetal distress, long term handicap and fetal death and are at increased risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality. There is a proven direct relationship between socioeconomic status, maternal health, placental growth, fetal well-being and finally fetal outcome; fetal outcome being the best predictor of health status of the society.