OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of maternal obesity on the rate of suboptimal ultrasound visualization (SUV) of fetal anatomy and determine the optimal timing of prenatal ultrasound examination for ...

Your baby's anatomy scan is done about halfway through pregnancy and can provide important information about their development and health. Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D.Medically reviewed by ...

For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a ...

In comparison with standard two-dimensional (2D) imaging of fetal structure and biometry, we aimed to evaluate the role of three-dimensional (3D) imaging as a screening tool in the mid-trimester.

Researchers provide a comprehensive overview of prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidies, including traditional serum screening, ultrasound imaging, and cell-free DNA testing. A 37-year-old pregnant ...

A routine prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester can identify early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka Medical Center has found.

Hartford, Conn.-based Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center recently received a three-year ultrasound practice accreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. The ...

These obstetricians and gynecologists are high-risk pregnancy experts who focus on the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth. Brigit Brock, M.D., diabetes in pregnancy, high-risk ...

The staff at Parkland’s OB/GYN Sonography Department. (Photo courtesy of Parkland Health & Hospital System) Parkland Health & Hospital System has become the only hospital system in North Texas to ...

HOUSTON - (Nov. 20, 2009) – The addition of a "genetic sonogram" maximizes the accuracy of non-invasive testing for Down syndrome, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher who was lead author of a ...