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 240 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. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
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.