Factors linked to growth of fetus in first trimester and subsequent outcomes
Monday, February 15, 2010 - 15:14
in Health & Medicine
Factors such as maternal high blood pressure and high hematocrit levels (the proportion of blood that consists of red blood cells) are associated with a greater likelihood of restricted fetal growth during the first trimester, with restricted growth linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a new study.