Oct. 14, 2002 — Measuring nuchal translucency in the early second trimester may be the best single test for fetal trisomy 21 and other chromosomal abnormalities, according to a report in the October ...

Physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center are using a new ultrasound technique to detect increased risk of genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome and heart disorders in unborn babies.

A nuchal cord happens when your baby’s umbilical cord becomes wrapped around their neck in the womb. Nuchal cords are quite common, and while they often do not cause any health problems, in rare cases ...