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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > birth and infancy > fetal medicine

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fetal medicine  

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  • Maternal and fetal medicine (MFM) is the subspecialty within the field of obstetrics and gynecology that deals with the complications of pregnancy. The problems are varied but can fit into one of several categories: Maternal disease: either the disease or the treatment may affect the fetus or pregnancy (e.g., diabetes and hypertension). [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Fetal Medicine]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-V2VLD33Z-1

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