Fetal alcohol syndrome is a set of physical, behavioral or intellectual deficiencies, such as deformities in the face or fingers, lack of balance or motor coordination, or learning and memory problems, which are caused by the consumption of alcohol by pregnant women in any quantity and in any stage of pregnancy. This is because alcohol […]
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Hydrops fetalis is the accumulation of fluid in two or more tissues or organs of the baby during pregnancy, such as the lungs, heart, abdomen or skin, causing skin swelling, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion or ascites. Hydrops fetalis is normally diagnosed during prenatal ultrasound examination, and can be caused by a complication due to blood […]
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The fetal biophysical profile (PBF) is an exam that assesses the well-being of the fetus, through parameters such as body movements and breathing, adequate growth, volume of amniotic fluid and heartbeat. These evaluated parameters are important, as they reflect the functioning of the baby’s nervous system and its oxygenation status, so that, if a problem […]
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Fetal distress is when the baby does not receive enough oxygen, in the womb or during birth, which can directly interfere with its growth and development. This situation must be identified by the obstetrician during ultrasound examinations, where it is possible to observe some signs indicating fetal distress, such as a decrease or change in […]
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The portable fetal doppler is a device widely used by pregnant women to listen to the heartbeat and check the baby’s health status. Normally, fetal doppler is performed in imaging clinics or hospitals, in association with the ultrasound examination, as it guarantees more complete information about the baby’s development. Nowadays, you can easily buy a […]
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