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Old June 29th 05, 09:16 PM
alath
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Only one point to add to Circe's answer....
Maternal serum screening (with AFP and/or HCG) can also help to
identify moms who are at risk for problems with the placenta, including
preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction. If you do have a risk for
these things, you will need to be monitored more closely in the third
trimester. Early detection of these problems can be life-saving for mom
and/or baby.