What to expect You'll meet either our specialist prenatal sonographer or our doctor who specialises in prenatal diagnosis. The actual scan takes around 30 minutes and during this time you'll be able to see the 3D images of your baby on screen. Your sonographer will check your baby's anatomy, including organs and the placenta, and will take detailed measurements in order to calculate your baby's growth.
We will check these measurements against a set of fetal growth charts, which we use to predict your baby's development. We'll keep a record of these measurements so we can compare them with your earlier and subsequent scans. Ear, Nose and Throat. GP General Practice. Your sonographer will meet you in the waiting area and take you to the ultrasound room.
They will confirm your details before the ultrasound procedure begins. The sonographer will spend the majority of the time looking at various anatomical details of the baby that are not obvious to you but the sonographer will explain what you are looking at as they scan your baby. It is our aim to make your visit with us as relaxing and as stress free as possible so if you have any queries please do not hesitate to ask your sonographer.
As well as checking the how your baby is growing the sonographer will check the placenta, the umbilical cord and the amniotic fluid. It is sometimes possible to tell the sex of the baby at this scan, but not always. It is also important to realise that ultrasound scans in pregnancy do not detect problems like cerebral palsy or autism. Sometimes babies with chromosomal abnormalities have signs called ultrasound markers. While some babies with chromosomal abnormalities have these markers, it is important to remember that many normal babies also have these signs.
If the scan suggests a problem, you will be told this immediately. You will be able to discuss the findings immediately with a consultant who specialises in fetal medicine. Find out if it's safe for your baby in this video. More pregnancy videos. References ACOG.
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