A Tangled Placenta.

A pregnant woman undergoes increased fetal ultrasonographic surveillance during the pregnancy for an amnion-chorion separation and fetal growth restriction. At 34 weeks’ gestation, an ultrasound finding prompts the recommendation for a preterm delivery. Video 1 shows the placental finding seen after an uncomplicated delivery of a late preterm infant. This finding can increase a neonate’s risk of which of the following? Video 1 Click here to view the video. Placental findings in this case that are consistent with the presence of amniotic bands. Video 2 provides commentary of the placental findings in this case, which are consistent with the presence of amniotic bands. Amniotic bands are fibrous strands that separate from the amniotic sac. Frequently they are not visualized postnatally but may result …