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 ...

And it may make amniocentesis more difficult if you have one. (Still, your doctor can use ultrasound to safely navigate 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 ...