Fetal nutrition-placenta health-adaptive programming Maternal body composition The fetus is totally dependent on the mother for all the nutrients that are required for a complete and healthy development as well as the placenta health. In the discussion below, we will operate under the assumption that the placenta of every fetus is as close to perfect as possible. We understand that ...
Effect of fetal developmental adaptive programming on adult health: part I
Part I: physiology Placenta health in relation to adult health is a subject that has evaded for the most part the obstetrical literature over the last 15 years. Primarily, epidemiologists and physicians other than obstetricians have done most of the work on this subject. Quite a significant amount of literature has been devoted to the elucidation of the relationships between ...
Placenta and the long-term health of the mother
Breast cancer: the loud threat Women of all ages and strata are too familiar with the perils of breast cancer. After all, cancer is known to be a lethal disease although many women achieve complete cure. It is no surprise then that cancer thoughts are terrifying. Publicity campaigns regarding the risks and early prevention of breast cancer are found everywhere. ...