First-trimester hyperglycemia is rising and linked to adverse outcomes, but uncertainty persists over diagnostic thresholds and timing of treatment decisions. MSN: Nearly 25% of pregnant people don't get prenatal care in the first trimester—why it matters A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and what needs to change.

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Getting prenatal care in the first trimester helps ... Nearly 25% of pregnant people don't get prenatal care in the first trimester—why it matters EurekAlert!: Routine first trimester ultrasounds lead to earlier detection of fetal anomalies Scanning for serious structural issues in fetuses during the first trimester can result in earlier detection of these issues, reports a new study led by Aris Papageorghiou at the University of Oxford, ...