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One ligand that stands out is folate, also referred to as vitamin B9, a small molecule critical during periods of rapid cell growth such as fetal development.
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Andrea Kasinski, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
There are no exceptions to the ban for fatal fetal anomalies.
—Eva Epker, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Folate is critical for neurological health and fetal brain development, while niacin and thiamin are required for energy metabolism, cellular function, and growth.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Typically, healthcare providers perform a fetal echocardiogram in the second trimester, between weeks 18 and 22 of pregnancy.2
These images can help healthcare providers detect the early signs of some types of CHD.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
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Andrea Kasinski, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
There are no exceptions to the ban for fatal fetal anomalies.
—Eva Epker, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Folate is critical for neurological health and fetal brain development, while niacin and thiamin are required for energy metabolism, cellular function, and growth.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Typically, healthcare providers perform a fetal echocardiogram in the second trimester, between weeks 18 and 22 of pregnancy.2
These images can help healthcare providers detect the early signs of some types of CHD.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Fetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetal. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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fetal
adjective
fe·tal
ˈfēt-ᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
Medical Definition
fetal
adjective
fe·tal
variants
or chiefly British foetal
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
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