Yolk sac size and embryonic heart rate as prognostic factors of first trimester pregnancy outcome

Abstract

Background: Many studies on the prognostic significance of the Yolk sac for the pregnancy outcome have been performed with conventional sonography and more recently with TVS. The results are conflicting. This prospective co relational study is conducted to assess the correlation of first trimester pregnancy outcome using yolk sac measurements and embryonic heart rate. Material & Methods: A Hospital based prospective study done on 100 pregnant women between 6-9 weeks of gestation who were attending the antenatal clinic in