For the first time ever, a team of Toronto researchers are using a combination of ultrasound and blood tests to screen high-risk pregnant mothers for placental damage. For the first time ever, a team ...

Using ultrasound to measure blood flow in the placenta and the fetus could help spot issues tied to low birth weight, researchers report. As the Dutch investigators explained, about 10% of fetuses are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sensitivity for detecting a prespecified complication was 91.7% using a low-cost, portable, battery-powered ...

To evaluate the effect of placenta previa location (anterior vs posterior) on cesarean morbidity. Retrospective cohort of women undergoing cesarean for placenta previa. The rate of hysterectomy and ...

Abnormalities in placental folds and cell growth may help identify newborns at elevated risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), new research suggests. A cohort study of 217 births showed that ...

Ultrasound scans are an exciting part of pregnancy, as they help you see your baby while in the womb. You may focus on your baby, but your doctor checks your uterine conditions during the scan. You ...