title: Obstetric aspects of prenatal diagnostic methods.
abstract: The vast improvements in ultrasound technology have proved to be an important starting point for invasive investigative procedures in obstetrics. These methods not only allow a more precise diagnosis to be made but also offer considerable scope for in utero therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Midwifery, Queen Mother's Hospital, Yorkhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Whittle
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Gilmore
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: McNay
mesh_terms: D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography