Should ultrasound be routine in the third trimester?
Detecting small-for-gestational age babies did not reduce adverse outcomes, large Dutch trial finds
Having two extra ultrasound scans in the third trimester increases detection of babies that are small-for-gestational age, but does not reduce severe adverse perinatal outcomes, a Dutch trial shows.
The researchers said their findings did not support routine ultrasonography in the third trimester for low-risk pregnancies.
