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Fetal Anomaly Ultrasound Scan
01 In Brief
It is now routine to perform an ultrasound to check the baby's physical development in all pregnant women at 18-20 weeks. It's important that it is performed by a highly specialised doctor or sonographer using up-to-date equipment. Earlier ultrasound examinations at 8-12 weeks are used to date the pregnancy and when performed at 11.5-13.5 weeks in combination with a blood test are part of second trimester screening.
02 What Others Say
- Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health
03 I Want To Know More
- Excellent overview from Dr Joseph - Woo Hong Kong
- Tiny Tickers.org Busy UK based independent charitable organisation concerned with improving the care of babies with congenital heart disease before birth.
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Last updated: 29/06/2011 by Dr Elizabeth Hallam/Claire Galea*