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The following review of facts and thoughts concerning normal and deficient growth of the human fetus should serve as a background for discussing methods of recognition, prevention, and treatment of fetal deprivation.
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Gruenwald, P. (1968). Deprivation of the Human Fetus: Forms, Causes and Significance. In: Adamsons, K. (eds) Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Disorders. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46172-9_1
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