The uterine cervix plays a central role in the maintenance of pregnancy and in the process of
parturition. Cervical remodeling involves dramatic changes in extracellular matrix …

Objective Cervical remodeling is an important component in determining the pathway of
parturition; therefore, assessing changes in cervical tissue composition may provide …

Premature cervical remodeling is a critical precursor of spontaneous preterm birth, and the
remodeling process is characterized by an increase in tissue hydration. Nevertheless …

Preterm birth, defined as delivery at less than 37 weeks' gestation, increases maternal-fetal
morbidity and mortality and places heavy financial and emotional burdens on families and …

The placenta, a highly vascularized interface between the mother and fetus, undergoes
dramatic anatomical and functional changes during pregnancy. These changes occur both …

The objective of this preliminary study was to determine whether quantitative ultrasound
(QUS) can provide insight into, and characterization of, uterine cervical microstructure …

Placental oxygenation varies throughout pregnancy. The detection of early changes in
placental oxygenation as pregnancy progresses is important for early identification of …

Minimally invasive fetal interventions require accurate imaging from inside the uterine cavity.
Twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a condition considered in this study, occurs from …

Despite the importance of placental function in embryonic development, it remains poorly
understood and challenging to characterize, primarily due to the lack of non-invasive …

Accurate analysis of placental and fetal oxygenation is critical during pregnancy.
Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) combines laser technology with ultrasound in real time. We …