Study identifies factors associated with growth of fetus in first trimester and subsequent outcomes
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 17:49
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 study in the February 10 issue of JAMA.