England’s St. Scientists from George’s, University of London argued that while pregnant women are already routinely screened at 12 and 20 weeks, a routine screening is needed at the end of pregnancy to reduce miscarriages and save lives.
According to the Daily Mail’s report, the third scan will reduce the number of babies born miscarriage by 70 percent.
Experts say the third scan will significantly reduce complications for mother and baby during childbirth, as well as the number of women who need an emergency cesarean section.
IT AFFECTS 4 PERCENT
About 4 percent of babies are unexpectedly inverted at the end of pregnancy, which increases the risk of brain damage or death in babies due to lack of oxygen.
Women who had their third ultrasound were 16 percent less likely to have their babies admitted to the neonatal unit for closer follow-up, according to findings published in Plos Medicine.
The researcher, St. George’s, University of London Professor Asma Khalil; “Our research emerges at a time when attention is focused on the safety of maternity wards and offers authorities a clear solution to help make maternity units better.” said.
