Fetal Anatomy Scan

When the pregnancy hits the 20th week of gestation an anatomy ultrasound is often ordered. Heart scan in special cases a detailed examination of the fetal heart and connecting vessels may be done at 20 weeks by a fetal cardiologist.

Normal First Trimester Anatomic Features Of The Fetal Brain

It is performed between weeks 18 and 22 and is the one most people are referring to when they talk about their routine pregnancy scan or their 20 week scan.

Fetal anatomy scan. The second trimester scan is a routine ultrasound examination in many countries that is primarily used to assess fetal anatomy and detect the presence of any fetal anomalies. We look at the brain the face the heart lungs diaphragm stomach intestines kidneys and the bladder. This scan is especially recommended for women with a family history of heart abnormalities or where increased nuchal translucency had been found at the 12 week scan.

The anatomy scan is a level 2 ultrasound which is typically performed on pregnant women between 18 and 22 weeks. Then we scan the extremities hands feet fingers toes. Those who want to can find out the sex of the baby if desired.

This sonogram is used to determine fetal anomalies the babys size and weight and also to measure growth to ensure that the fetus is developing properly. Anatomy scan of the fetal head at 20 weeks of pregnancy in a fetus affected by spina bifida. Anatomy scan with power bi directional colour doppler of both fetal kidneys at 18 weeks of pregnancy to detect renal agenesis.

In the axial scan the characteristic lemon sign and banana sign are seen. Lastly we look at the spine to make sure its closed on every level. Fetal ultrasound images can help your health care provider evaluate your babys growth and development and determine how your pregnancy is progressing.

By the 20th week of pregnancy the baby can weigh up to 11 ounces and measure 10 inches outstretched. A fetal ultrasound or sonogram is an imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of a baby in the uterus. The second trimester extends from 13 weeks and 0 days to 27 weeks and 6 days of gestation although the majority of these studies are performed between 18 and 23 weeks.

Also known as an anomaly scan or anatomic survey an anatomy scan is the most extensive ultrasound exam carried out on the fetus during pregnancy. After all that we turn to the anatomy starting from the head to the toes.

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