UNDERSTANDING FETAL SURVEILLANCE
Introduction Fetal surveillance refers to the monitoring of the well-being and development of a fetus during pregnancy. It involves various techniques and tests that aim to assess the fetal heart rate, movement, growth, and overall health. The primary goal of…
YOUR ULTIMATE RESOURCE ON FETAL MALPOSITION AND MALPRESENTATION
Introduction Fetal malposition and malpresentation are two terms used in obstetrics to describe abnormal positions of the fetus during pregnancy and labor. These conditions can potentially complicate the process of childbirth and may require medical intervention. Fetal malposition refers to…
THE PLACENTA AND ITS VITAL ROLE IN FETAL DEVELOPMENT
Introduction The placenta is an essential organ that develops during pregnancy. It forms in the uterus and serves as a link between the mother and the developing fetus. The placenta’s main functions include supplying oxygen and nutrients to the fetus,…
FETAL PERIOD EXPLAINED
Introduction The fetal period, also known as fetal development, is the stage of prenatal development that begins after the embryonic period and lasts from approximately the 9th week of gestation until birth. During this period, the developing organism is referred…
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