Nutrition and fetal growth.
Essential factors for normal fetal growth include the correct utilization by the fetus of a suitable supply of energy and plastic nutrients, together with the adequate genic expression of the factors promoting tissue growth and an optimal hormonal framework. The nutritional state and welfare of the mother, the endocrine changes experienced and the uteroplacental function have all been related to the health of the fetus and the newborn infant, premature births, fetal nutritional disorders, certain diseases and even death.
Molina-Font
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Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Granada, Spain. jamfont@goliat.ugr.es
D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D005260:Female; D005823:Genetics; D006133:Growth Substances; D006728:Hormones; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D011247:Pregnancy
D006133:Growth Substances; D006728:Hormones