Placental Dysfunction
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Placental dysfunction, also called placental insufficiency, occurs when the placenta fails to provide the baby with the oxygen and nutrients it needs during pregnancy. The placenta is the organ that connects the mother with the fetus.
Why it matters: poor function can affect the growth and well-being of the baby, so monitoring it is important.
When to seek care? Regular prenatal care helps detect any problem in the pregnancy's development in time.
Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist is the professional in charge of monitoring and following up on the pregnancy. Keeping up with prenatal visits and discussing any change with your doctor is the best way to look after this process.
Data on 289 doctors who treat placental dysfunction
Which specialist treats placental dysfunction?
Placental dysfunction should be evaluated by an obstetrician-gynecologist. You can book with this specialist if during pregnancy you've been found to have issues with the baby's growth or with placental function. Close obstetric follow-up is essential.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in placental dysfunction
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is placental dysfunction?
Placental dysfunction, also called placental insufficiency, occurs when the placenta fails to provide the baby with the oxygen and nutrients it needs during pregnancy. The placenta is the organ that connects the mother with the fetus.
Which doctor treats placental dysfunction?
Placental dysfunction should be evaluated by an obstetrician-gynecologist. You can book with this specialist if during pregnancy you've been found to have issues with the baby's growth or with placental function. Close obstetric follow-up is essential.