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What are some of the factors that can affect growth rate during pregnancy?

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The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.
 
 
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Factors that can affect growth rate during pregnancy include the intrauterine environment, particularly the adequacy of the placenta in delivering nutrients; the presence of toxins such as viruses, alcohol, or maternal medications; the depletion of a needed nutrient, such as iron or folic acid; and fetal-origin errors in cell migration or formation of organs, whether or not a cause is known.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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