![]() ![]() There should be enough amniotic fluid at this stage to allow the baby to move around freely. The placenta will be documented to lie at the fundus or anteriorly or posteriorly and to ensure that the placenta does not cover the cervix (the opening of the womb). The umbilical cord is assessed to count the number of vessels. Yes, the baby has a wee inside about every half hour so the urinary bladder fills and empties during the scan.īaby’s legs, arms, hands, and feet are examined. The baby swallows some of the amniotic fluid that it lies in and so some of that fluid will be seen as a black bubble in the stomach and the urinary bladder as well. The kidneys, stomach, and bladder are also imaged. The “5 Transverse Views” is a practical and proven way to screen for heart disease at the routine “20 week” scan set up by the Tiny Ticker organization, a national charity in the UK. ![]() The first step in improving care of “heart babies” is improving the detection of heart disease before birth. At Ultrasound Dimensions we are concerned with raising the standard of detecting a baby with a possible heart defect. The chest is assessed to view the lungs and the position of the heart. 90% of all abdominal wall and spine defects can be picked up by ultrasound. The baby’s abdominal wall is checked at this time too to make sure that all abdominal organs are in their correct position. The spine is assessed in both long and short axis views to make sure that all of the vertebrae are in alignment and that the skin is closed. Internal structures such as the ventricles of the brain and cerebellum are examined. The sonographer will do standard measurements and look at the baby’s lips and nose for any obvious defects. The baby’s head is examined for shape and size. At this time we will examine changes in the normal anatomy that may indicate an abnormality. Bones appear white, fluid is black and soft tissues may seem to be varying degrees of grey. Your baby’s internal organs are examined in cross-section which may be difficult for you to make out. Furthermore, it provides an added opportunity to assess the baby’s well being and encourage further bonding. The 20 Week Scan or anomaly scan as it is sometimes called is ideal for those parents looking for reassurance or as a secondary option when an earlier screening test has not been performed. ![]()
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