IN DE MEDIA

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 determined to be “small for gestational age” after ultrasound examination in the womb.

Some underweight newborns do just fine, but others may have a malfunctioning placenta, and that could place them in danger. Often, birth must be induced.

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