\nAs a matter of routine prenatal care for all pregnant women, we recommend a detailed ultrasound examination to be performed at 11 weeks and 20 weeks of pregnancy.
\nWhy should you have an anomaly scan?
\nThough most of the babies are born normal, all women, regardless of their age, have a small risk (5%) of delivering an infant with some physical and mental abnormalities, many of which can be diagnosed with an anomaly scan.
\nWhat exactly is assessed in these scans?
\nThe baby is examined in detail from the head to foot. The baby\u2019s movements, the placenta, the amniotic fluid and the birth canal – cervix are also assessed. If warranted baby\u2019s blood supply can also be assessed (Doppler studies).
\nIs anomaly scan 100 % accurate?
\nWhile majority of anomalies are identified at 20 week, some develop beyond 20 weeks, particularly intestinal problems, few abnormalities of the brain. Some problems like tiny holes in the baby\u2019s heart may be evident only after birth.
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\nWhat if the scan shows a possible problem?
\nIn the unlikely event of any variation from normal, parents are appropriately counselled regarding the expected out-come and further management options.
\nDoes anomaly scan detect Down syndrome?
\nAt times, there may be \u201csoft markers\u201d like \u2013 thick skin behind the neck, absent nasal bone, that may be associated with chromosomal problems like Down syndrome. Further tests can be done to rule out chromosomal problems.
\nWhat are the factors limiting an anomaly scan?
\nThe ultrasound study is limited by several factors like obesity, scars from previous surgeries, baby\u2019s position, multiple pregnancy and reduced amniotic fluid.
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