
#71Medicine & Health8 November 2025
AI-Powered 3D Body Scans Support Prediction of Pregnancy Risks and Fetal Weight
Researchers have developed a novel machine learning algorithm that utilizes 3D body scan data to support the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes like preterm labor and gestational diabetes, and to estimate fetal weight. This innovative approach offers a more convenient and accurate method for maternal and fetal health monitoring, presenting a promising alternative to some costly and inconvenient traditional tests. Its high accuracy surpasses conventional anthropometric measurements by a significant margin.
By Cheng, Zheng, Feng, Qiu, Long, Calderon, Zhang, Phillips, Hahn