A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of ...

During these events, the oxygen content of fetal blood may decrease (hypoxemia), and the carbon dioxide or carbonic acid content of the fetal blood may increase (hypercapnia). Despite the adaptive ...

Any irregularities in these patterns may signal potential issues, such as a lack of oxygen or other complications. Editor’s Warning About Mobile Apps: Before we jump into the types of fetal ...