Ultrasound Study

We have been involved in a ultrasound study for the past two years in Santiago Atitlan.

We are doing the study to develop intrauterine growth curves for the local Mayan population.

The hope is that by using ultrasound we can identify pregnancies at risk for intrauterine growth restriction (when baby in mom is not growing well) and then intervene in the pregnancy so that the baby has a better chance of surviving.

While the study continues there have been many benefits from the study already.  Our relationship with the local clinics, National Hospital and comadrones (traditional birth attendants) has improved and this has helped to provide better care for the population in Santiago Atitlan and San Lucas Tolimon ( a nearby village).

This picture is of one of our favorite comadrones Juana (on the right) who is with one of her patients at a recent Ultrasound clinic.