Blood | Fetal hydrops

Blood | Fetal hydrops Fetal hydrops, also known as hydrops fetalis, is a serious condition defined by the accumulation of abnormal fluid in at least two different fetal compartments. It implies an excess of total body water either under the skin, around the lungs or...

Blood | Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia

Blood | Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia Fetal thrombocytopenia refers to an insufficient number of platelets in the fetal blood circulation. Just like in adults, platelets in the fetus are responsible for forming blood clots to prevent ongoing bleeding...

Blood | Fetal Anaemia

Blood | Fetal Anaemia Fetal anaemia refers to an insufficient number of red blood cells in the fetal blood circulation. Just like in adults, red blood cells in the fetus are responsible for transporting oxygen to the tissues. If there are insufficient red blood cells,...