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 ...

However, if small babies have a malfunctioning placenta, it may require action, including the possibility of inducing the baby's birth. Based on recent findings, a Doppler ultrasound assessing the ...

If the bleeding occurs during the second trimester, your doctor will perform an ultrasound to see if you have a condition called placenta previa. Placenta previa is when your placenta is partially ...