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Re: High Risk pregnancy
From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 09:58:48 -0600 (CST)
You stated that the pregnancy would have an increased risk of IUGR, but
what about placental abruption being the septum can't support the
placenta?
At Sat, 6 Jan 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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>Witha septum and especially with 50% of the placenta on the septum,
>there is an increased risk of IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) due
>to inadequate flow in the septum. Serial sonography (every 3-4 weeks)
>needs to be done to keep track of growth along with non-stress tests as
>per your specialist's regime.
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>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>
>HSM
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>At Sat, 6 Jan 2001, Angela wrote:
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>>Could you please tell me what type of care is standard for a known risk
>>pregnancy with a Septum, what type of care and monitoring should be done
>>from the beginning? Also after the 20 week ultrasound showing that 50%
>>of the placenta is attached to the septum, what type of monitoring would
>>seem normal to expect from there on to ensure babies safety.
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>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
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