Maternal vitamin D status in early pregnancy is crucial for fetal growth and may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according ...

A recent study found that the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) found by Doppler ultrasound, is a better predictor of intrapartum ...

AI-aided analysis of prenatal ultrasounds detected heart defects more quickly and accurately than doctors evaluating the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve detection of congenital heart defects (CHDs) on routine prenatal ultrasounds, ...

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defect, affecting nearly 1 in 100 newborns. In the United States, ...

In a new study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, ...

A newly introduced bill in Arkansas, known as the "Baby Olivia Act," requires public school districts and open-enrollment ...

Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed birth defect among U.S. babies, typically the condition is found in ...

Fetal MRI can be useful for analysis of the ... for diastematomyelia or vertebral malformations. Three-dimensional ultrasound is helpful to distinguish facial abnormalities that may help ...

Low first trimester vitamin D concentrations are associated with risk for preterm birth; higher levels correlate with fetal growth.

Fetal medicine is a vital subspecialty focused on ensuring the health and safety of both mother and fetus during pregnancy. With recent technological and medical advancements, prenatal care has seen ...