Doctors miss high-risk pregnancies that show warning signs at birth

A new registry study finds that babies who are smaller than expected for their gestational age often arrive with abnormal heart rate patterns—yet many cases go undetected during pregnancy. The finding suggests hospitals need better screening protocols to identify at-risk pregnancies before labor, potentially reducing adverse outcomes and liability.

Originaltitel: The association between undetected small-for-gestational age and abnormal admission cardiotocography: A registry-based study