Is umbilical vein flow associated with abnormal fetal growth and adverse perinatal outcomes in low-risk population?: multicenter prospective study.

Our data demonstrates an association between reduced UVF close to term, and stunted fetal growth and adverse perinatal outcomes in a cohort of low-risk pregnant women, with a moderate ability to rule out, and a poor ability to rule in either outcome. Further studies are needed to establish whether the assessment of UVF can improve the identification of fetuses at risk of subclinical placental insufficiency and adverse perinatal outcome. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.