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TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — 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.

“This means it is incredibly important to track down which babies are smaller due to the placenta,” said study lead author Wessel Ganzevoort, an associate professor of obstetrics at Amsterdam UMC.

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