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Back to EpisodesHow Fetal Sex influences Pregnancy Complications: Conversation with Dr. Vicki Clifton, Part II
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The sex of the fetus often isn't even mentioned until the 20 week scan, but as my conversation with Dr. Clifton suggests, fetal sex can have real impacts on how the fetus negotiates intrauterine life, especially if there are challenges.
Today we talk about the ways in which fetal sex may affect how pregnancy complications are managed by the fetus and the placenta in the womb, in particular with respect to maternal asthma, preeclampsia, and IUGR. We also talk about the possibility of treating pregnancy complications based on fetal sex.
Dr. Clifton is a National Health and Medical research council, senior research Fellow, and a senior research fellow at Mader Research. Professor Clifton leads the pregnancy and Development research group and is the scientific director of the Queensland Family Cohort Study.
Questions or comments? find me at contact@makingsenseofpregnancy.com