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What Causes Placental Abruption?
Placental insufficiency is a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta cannot bring enough oxygen and nutrients to a baby growing in the womb. The placenta is the organ that develops during pregnancy to feed a developing baby.
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Alternative Names
Placental dysfunction
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Certain medical conditions and habits in the mother can lead to placenta insufficiency. These include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
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