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The sex of the fetus may be discerned by ultrasound as early as 11 weeks' gestation. The accuracy is relatively imprecise when attempted early. [15] [16] [17] After 13 weeks' gestation, a high accuracy of between 99% and 100% is possible if the fetus does not display intersex external characteristics. [18]
Maternal–fetal medicine (MFM), also known as perinatology, is a branch of medicine that focuses on managing health concerns of the mother and fetus prior to, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Maternal–fetal medicine specialists are physicians who subspecialize within the field of obstetrics. [1]
For example, if there is a gestational age based on the beginning of the last menstrual period of 9.0 weeks, and a first-trimester obstetric ultrasonography gives an estimated gestational age of 10.0 weeks (with a 2 SD variability of ±8% of the estimate, thereby giving a variability of ±0.8 weeks), the difference of 1.0 weeks between the ...
Most people only need a couple of ultrasounds during pregnancy, but in certain situations, you may need more. Your preference, provider's standard protocol, ultrasound machine access, medical ...
Preterm birth is the birth of an infant at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age. Globally, about 15 million infants were born before 37 weeks of gestation . [ 149 ] Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under five years of age though many that survive experience disabilities including learning defects and visual and hearing ...
Cramping and pain: many women feel discomfort or pain during and immediately after insertion. Some women may have cramping for the first 1–2 weeks after insertion. [53] Expulsion: Sometimes the IUD can slip out of the uterus. This is termed expulsion. Around 5% of IUD users experience expulsion. If this happens a woman is not protected from ...
Many women deal with issues caused by pregnancy at so many different stages, whether it’s conceiving, IVF, during pregnancy, or after birth, all of which are physically and mentally draining.
First trimester screening [13] Week 10 – 13 Invasive Nuchal translucency ultrasound & blood prick/draw ~1 week Chromosomal abnormalities, birth defects, heart defects Very low risk, however there is the potential for bruising, pain, nerve damage, fainting, haematoma, bacterial infection, and bloodborne pathogen exposure.