ANOMALY SCAN is a detailed scan done at 18-23 weeks during which each part of the fetal anatomy is examined to see if the baby is developing normally. Special attention is paid to the brain, face, spine, heart, stomach, bowel, kidneys and limbs.
Detect birth defects, such as a spina bifida or heart problems. If you are concerned about the chances of chromosome issues, this scan can search for subtle markers that may suggest a higher risk that your baby may have a syndrome. If you want to know your baby’s gender this can usually be seen at this scan.
All women, whatever their age, have a small chance of delivering a baby with structural abnormalities that cause physical or mental limitation. Many such abnormalities can be diagnosed and ruled out with the fetal anomaly scan.
Most serious abnormalities can be detected on a scan. However, it is not possible to see all problems. Some conditions such as cerebral palsy and autism will never be seen on a scan. The quality of imaging depends on many factors, including the position of the baby and the size of the mother.
Can Down syndrome or chromosomal abnormalities be seen on the scan?
30% to 50% of cases of Down syndrome appear normal on ultrasound, only an amniocentesis (testing the fluid surrounding the baby for its chromosomes) can give you this information for certain.
If any scan reveals a serious problem, we will guide you through all the options .We will support you to give a comprehensive care with the help of obstetricians,neonatologists, paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, paediatric cardiologists/neurologists etc.
We will send you a confirmation within 24 hours. Emergency? Call 1-2554-2356-33