Abstract
Human and animal studies have shown that maternal undernutrition during pregnancy is associated with abnormal placental growth. Small for gestational age babies or those with altered placental growth show an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease, hypertension and diabetes during adult life. The placenta functions as a key mediator between the mother and fetus, and hence may adversely affect the nutrient supply to the fetus. Currently the impact of maternal nutrition during different periods of gestation on feto-placental growth is not well understood.
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