Advances in Obstetric Ultrasound

Dear Colleagues,

Obstetric ultrasound has become an indispensable tool in modern maternal–fetal medicine, transforming prenatal care through its ability to provide real-time, non-invasive, and highly accurate diagnostic information. Over the past decades, rapid technological innovations—such as 3D/4D imaging, Doppler modalities, high-resolution transducers, and, most recently, artificial intelligence (AI)—driven applications—have significantly expanded the clinical and research potential of ultrasound in obstetrics. These developments are reshaping approaches to fetal growth assessment, anomaly detection, risk stratification, and intrapartum monitoring.

At the same time, advances in digital health, simulation-based training, and telemedicine are contributing to a new era of ultrasound education and accessibility, ensuring that both clinicians and patients benefit from improved diagnostic standards worldwide. However, challenges remain, including standardization of protocols, validation of novel technologies, and integration into diverse healthcare systems.

This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research and clinical applications in obstetric ultrasound, with a particular focus on innovation, implementation, and impact on maternal and perinatal outcomes. By bringing together contributions from clinicians, researchers, engineers, and educators, the collection seeks to advance knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and outline future directions for this vital diagnostic discipline.

Dr. Florian Recker
Guest Editor

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