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This can indicate twins, or a baby that is actually older than the dates suggest.

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Why does uterus measure lower than gestational age of fetus?

Because the presumed date of conception is incorrect, or because of growth problems in the fetus.


What is gestational circulation?

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What is the role of the uterus in the development of the fetus and the placenta?

The uterus is where the fetus develops and the placenta connects the uterus to the fetus.


Does the uterus continue growth after a fetus dies?

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Large for gestational age (LGA)?

DefinitionLarge for gestational age (LGA) means that a fetus or infant is larger or more developed than normal for the baby's gestational age.InformationGestational age is a measure of the growth and development of the fetus in the uterus and the infant after birth. LGA refers to a fetus or infant who is larger than expected for the age and gender or with a birth weight above the 90th percentile.The measurement is based on the estimated gestational age of the fetus or infant, compared with what is considered normal height, weight, head size, and developmental level for a fetus or infant of the same age and gender.Common causes of a fetus or infant who is large for gestational age are:Gestational diabetesProlonged pregnancyA baby that is large for gestational age has a higher risk of birth injury and complications of low blood sugar after delivery.ReferencesLandon MB, Catalano PM, Gabbe SG. Diabetes mellitus complicating pregnancy. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 37.Divon MY. Prolonged pregnancy. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 32.


What is a footling breech?

Footling breech-- A position of the fetus while in the uterus where the feet of the fetus are nearest the cervix and will be the first part of the fetus to exit the uterus, with the head of the fetus being the last part to exit the uterus.


What organ is muscular and houses the developing fetus?

fetus develops by the uterus not the vagina vagina is near the cervix which is the exit of the females body. so meaning fetus is developed by fertilization of the uterus then exits out the cervix and valgina


Where does the fetus normally develop?

The uterus, although the egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube


Houses the fetus during pregnancy?

the uterus


What keeps the fetus from leaving the uterus too early?

progesterone since it is what prepares and sustains the uterus for the fetus


What is the organ in which the developing fetus resides is called?

The organ where the developing fetus resides is called the uterus. This is where the fetus grows and matures inside the female.


Does a fetus grow in the uterus?

Yes, a fetus grows within the uterus during pregnancy. The uterus provides a protective environment for the fetus to develop and receive nourishment from the mother's body through the placenta. The fetus is surrounded by amniotic fluid within the uterus, which helps cushion and protect it during gestation.