Ultrasound, or sonography, plays a vital role in monitoring the health and development of the baby during pregnancy. Each scan is designed to assess different aspects of fetal growth, detect any abnormalities, and ensure a safe pregnancy journey. Below is a detailed week-by-week sonography schedule every expectant mother should follow.
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- Early Pregnancy Scan (6-8 Weeks)
- Purpose: Confirms pregnancy, checks for fetal heartbeat, and assesses the number of fetuses.
- Why It’s Important: Helps detect ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage risk, or any abnormalities in implantation.
- Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan & Double Marker Test (11-14 Weeks)
- Purpose: Measures the fluid at the back of the baby’s neck to screen for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
- Why It’s Important: When combined with the Double Marker Test, it helps in early detection of genetic conditions.
- Anomaly Scan (Level 2 Scan) (18-22 Weeks)
- Purpose: A detailed structural scan to check fetal anatomy, including the brain, spine, heart, kidneys, and limbs.
- Why It’s Important: Identifies congenital anomalies and detects placenta position, amniotic fluid levels, and cervical length.
- Fetal Echocardiography (20-24 Weeks) (Optional in High-Risk Cases)
- Purpose: Evaluates the baby’s heart structure and function.
- Why It’s Important: Recommended for high-risk pregnancies, diabetic mothers, or those with a history of congenital heart disease.
- Growth & Doppler Scan (24-28 Weeks)
- Purpose: Monitors fetal growth, checks amniotic fluid levels, and assesses blood flow in the umbilical cord and placenta.
- Why It’s Important: Helps in identifying intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and placental insufficiency.
- Growth Scan (28-32 Weeks)
- Purpose: Tracks fetal development, movement, and amniotic fluid levels.
- Why It’s Important: Assesses the baby’s weight, position, and overall health.
- Doppler Scan (32-36 Weeks) (For High-Risk Cases)
- Purpose: Examines blood flow between the placenta and fetus.
- Why It’s Important: Essential for pregnancies with hypertension, diabetes, or growth restriction, ensuring adequate oxygen supply to the baby.
- Term Scan (36-40 Weeks)
- Purpose: Determines fetal position, placenta location, amniotic fluid levels, and readiness for delivery.
- Why It’s Important: Helps plan the mode of delivery (normal or C-section) based on fetal and maternal conditions.
- Cervical Length Scan: Done in cases of a short cervix to prevent preterm labor.
- Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) Scan: Monitors fluid levels in case of suspected oligohydramnios or polyhydramnios.
- Biophysical Profile (BPP): Evaluates fetal breathing, movements, muscle tone, and amniotic fluid levels in cases of high-risk pregnancies.
Following a proper sonography schedule ensures timely detection of any complications and promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes. At Pandit Hospital, Ahilyanagar, we provide advanced maternity care with state-of-the-art 3D laparoscopy and sonography services to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
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Dr. Hrishikesh Pandit is one of the best obstetrician and gynecologist in India. He is also a well-renowned Laparoscopic surgeon. He obtained his MS (Ob Gyn) degree from the prestigious Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences. He has also done fellowship and diploma courses in laparoscopic surgeries and cancer treatment from Tata Hospital and Keil University, Germany. His surgical cases, papers and videos has been chosen in many international forums of gynecology.
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