Sex-related differences in the development of fetal heart rate dynamics

Despite previous efforts to explain the general advantages of female fetuses over males regarding health, sex-related differences in the dynamics or complexity of fetal heart rate (FHR) variability and FHR maturation patterns have not yet been identified.

Source: Early Human Development - January 11, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kyu Nam Kim, Young-Sun Park, Jeong-Kyu Hoh Source Type: research