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Can you have placental insufficiency at 7 weeks pregnant? would the doctor be able to til by then

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Well, not really: There are certain autoimmune disorders that affect the early placenta that couse recurrent pregnancy loss but the reason for the majority of early miscarriages are chromosome issues.

Answered 9/19/2013

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Yes and No: Placental insufficiency usually relates to the third trimester of pregnancy. A placenta that doesn't work well could cause a miscarriage but it would not be detectable.

Answered 10/1/2013

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