Two professional societies have released comments on the use of cell-free fetal (cff) DNA noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to detect trisomies in low-risk pregnant women. The statements follow ...

Eight studies reported the diagnostic accuracy of high-throughput NIPT for fetal RHD genotype, all of which were prospective studies carried out in European countries. Four studies were done in ...

The committee considered the current standard of care offered to pregnant women who are rhesus‑D (D) negative. It heard from clinical experts on the committee that current care for women who are not ...

As the feasibility of phase 1 clinical trials for prenatal spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapies is explored, patient and parent input on prenatal testing and possibly treatment is a valuable tool ...

Testing for fetal alcohol syndrome helps identify individuals who may have been affected by alcohol exposure before birth, allowing for interventions that can improve their well-being. Share on ...

Assessment for fetal growth via ultrasound at 28 to 32 weeks' gestation is recommended. Weeks reviewed the data on fetal monitoring in subsequent pregnancies following a fetal death and recommended ...

Europe sees an increase in COVID-19 cases; CDC releases data on racial disparities in fetal deaths; an update to COVID-19 testing strategies skipped CDC internal review. Weekly coronavirus disease ...