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Estimated fetal weight

An ultrasound-based estimate of how much the fetus weighs.

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Ultrasounds and monitoring baby growth by trimester

Ultrasounds and monitoring baby growth by trimester

Why ultrasound is used differently across pregnancy Ultrasound is a flexible imaging tool, but it is not used in the same way throughout pregnancy. Early on, the priority is confirming intrauterine pregnancy and dating gestational age as accurately as possible. Mid-pregnancy scans focus on fetal anatomy and provide an important reference point for subsequent growth […]