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The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Anh Tu - Doctor of Obstetric Ultrasound - Prenatal Diagnosis - Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.Fetal ultrasound is an extremely important and effective test technique, helping to monitor the growth and development of the fetus in the womb. Therefore, to achieve the best results, pregnant women need to equip themselves with knowledge about fetal ultrasound such as important fetal ultrasound milestones.
1. How many weeks pregnant can I have an ultrasound?
Typically, a pregnancy lasts for a period of 40 weeks, starting on the last day of a woman's last menstrual period. During the initial period, the egg will begin to fall, then fertilize, form a zygote and travel to the uterus to begin implantation. This process will take place within the first 2 weeks, so if a pregnant woman goes for a pregnancy ultrasound at this time, the 2-week pregnancy ultrasound image will not be seen and can not be sure that she is really pregnant. Even if the transvaginal ultrasound is not able to see any clear images of the fetus, it can also affect the development of the fetus if the mother is really pregnant at this time.Therefore, if you want to get more specific images of the fetus, you should go to an obstetrician to conduct a pregnancy ultrasound at about 6-10 weeks, when the body is more than 3 weeks late for menstruation and there is a Some signs of pregnancy such as morning sickness, vomiting, nausea, pregnancy test only 2 bars, body fatigue, weight gain...
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2. Can the ultrasound see 3 weeks pregnant?
A question that is asked a lot by pregnant women is is the ultrasound at 3 weeks pregnant? At 3 weeks pregnant, this is still the time of egg nesting and has not yet formed a certain body. During this stage, only blastomeres are formed and are in the process of moving to the uterus and implanting in the full. These embryos are so small that the naked eye can't recognize the 3-week pregnancy ultrasound results will not see the fetus image. This is too early for a pregnancy ultrasound, 3 weeks pregnant transducer ultrasound does not give accurate results and the probe survey can also affect the development of the fetus inside the uterus of the pregnant woman. mother.
At 3 weeks pregnant, a woman needs to pay attention to some signs such as cramps, pelvic muscle tension, abdominal bloating, chest tightness, nipples become sensitive, vomiting, nausea, especially in the morning and when smelling the smell of food, leaking blood in a small amount, or urinating... to go to the doctor and get some tests done in time.
3. Important fetal ultrasound milestones
After having the first pregnancy ultrasound at 6-10 weeks and determining that the mother is really pregnant, it is necessary to keep in mind the important fetal ultrasound milestones to conduct an ultrasound to closely monitor the development of the fetus in the mother's uterus. Important fetal ultrasound milestones include:
At 11-13 weeks and 6 days old: Fetal ultrasound at this stage can detect and screen for some birth defects such as chromosomal abnormalities that cause birth defects. Down syndrome, the number of fetuses, the presence of multiple pregnancies, the number of amniotic sacs, the number of placentas, the calculation of the due date of delivery, the detection of the mother's risk of pre-eclampsia, abnormalities in some organs such as: heart, abdominal wall, arms, legs, placenta, cranium... Since this is an important fetal ultrasound landmark, mothers need to actively carry out a full examination and conduct it at medical facilities. quality.
From 12 weeks old, the baby has developed relatively fully in terms of morphology and has reflexes such as bending and stretching the body, stretching the limbs... Because your baby is still quite small, the ultrasound machine system High-end 4D such as GE Voluson E10 will play an extremely important role in helping doctors at Vinmec detect more than 95% of anomalies during this period. Packed with the latest technologies, the GE Voluson E10 enables enhanced image quality and penetration for outstanding high-resolution images and easy operation. This is considered the most advanced ultrasound method and gives the most accurate results today.
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When the fetus is 18-22 weeks old: When the gestational age is 18-22 weeks, fetal ultrasound can detect abnormalities such as cleft lip, cleft palate, abnormal brain structure, and continuity of the wall. Abdominal, skeletal and spinal abnormalities such as bone deficiency, bone misalignment, presence of spinal cleft, fetal heart rate irregularities, abnormalities in arteries and veins, abnormalities in the number of kidneys, bladder , dysfunction of the urinary system, abnormalities of the placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid, detecting the risk of preterm labor...
When the pregnancy is 30-32 weeks old: This is one of the important ultrasound milestones. The most important because in the last weeks, monitoring the fetal development and the changes of the mother's body is very necessary for the preparation for labor and the best prognosis for delivery. Some of the investigations that can be done during this ultrasound are to find abnormalities in the organs, to examine the circulatory system to see if there is oxygen deficiency in the baby or not, or functional disorders. of cakes...
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Important pregnancy ultrasound milestones is one thing that pregnant women need to remember and come to the doctor on time to check their health and the fetus, promptly detect abnormalities and have appropriate treatment methods. physical. However, when the fetus is 3 weeks old or too small, it is not recommended to have an early pregnancy ultrasound because it will not give accurate results as well as affect the fetus
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a full maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-up, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package helps to facilitate the process. birthing process Newborns get comprehensive care
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