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Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging method that helps evaluate the function and structure of the fetal heart. There are different types of ultrasound, with color ultrasound being the method that can see the fetus more clearly, providing more information.
1. What is color ultrasound?
Color ultrasound is a diagnostic method with color images, including 3D ultrasound and 4D ultrasound. In which 3D ultrasound is 3D ultrasound, can see the fetal kidney size, clearly see the face, as well as see the organs and tissues of the fetus. 4D ultrasound is based on 3D ultrasound method but produces dynamic images, which can see the moving fetus.
Color ultrasound is a method to assist doctors in monitoring the development of the fetus, and at the same time to detect abnormalities in the baby early. This is the most important basic health check for pregnant women. However, most of the ultrasounds performed periodically by doctors are 2D ultrasounds. This procedure still obtains images of the fetus, but has many limitations. Color ultrasound will overcome this situation, giving a better image.
In addition, fetal color ultrasound helps parents see the fetus more clearly, preserving beautiful images as a souvenir. In many other cases, after the due date, the mother could not give birth, thanks to the color ultrasound method, it is possible to detect the breech position and make a timely decision on caesarean section.
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2. When is the color ultrasound?
The important milestones that the doctor will order a fetal color doppler ultrasound include:
From the 11th to the 16th week of pregnancy: determine the position of the fetus inside or outside the uterus, the number of fetuses child and due date. Measurement of nuchal translucency to detect Down syndrome, early detection of some birth defects such as umbilical hernia, craniocervical disorder, ... diagnose abnormalities in chromosomes. From week 17 to week 19 From week 20 to week 23: monitor and detect abnormalities of the fetus, placenta, amniotic fluid, cleft lip and cleft palate, fetal internal status . From the 31st to the 34th week: monitor and detect problems with the heart, brain and blood vessels,... In addition, also know the status of fetal weight, fetal position and amniotic fluid for pregnant women. prepare for the next birth. In addition, if the doctor suspects or detects a defect, a color ultrasound test may be ordered to double check. In some cases, pregnant women may have to do some other tests such as fetal endoscopy, amniocentesis,...
Fetal abnormalities are often detected in certain times. . Therefore, if not checked regularly, it can be missed or detected late, causing a significant impact on the health and development of children.
3. Does color ultrasound affect the fetus?
Fetal color ultrasound can be done at any time. The best time is about once a month or according to the doctor's appointment. Theoretically, ultrasound should not harm the mother and fetus.
However, when done, it can be uncomfortable for the baby. Especially in the first 2 months of pregnancy, when the baby is just born, color ultrasound should not be performed.
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Moreover, if a pregnant woman abuses ultrasound, the radiation from the ultrasound machine can increase the mother's body temperature, damage the fetus's brain and lead to birth defects.
In the 22nd to 23rd week of pregnancy, color fetal ultrasound will help the mother check for foreign bodies manifesting in appearance such as cleft palate, malformations in organs, congenital lip defects, etc. .... Week 31-32 of pregnancy, color ultrasound is meaningful in checking the general health of pregnancy. If abnormalities are found, the doctor will consider an emergency termination of the pregnancy. Therefore, mothers should follow the instructions of the doctor for regular antenatal check-ups to ensure the safety of both the mother and the fetus.
4. Some notes when going for an ultrasound
In order for the ultrasound to go smoothly, especially for mothers with inexperienced first-time mothers, there are a few things to keep in mind when having an ultrasound such as:
Bring the ultrasound results of the previous time. Drink plenty of water and hold your urine before the ultrasound. This helps to enlarge the bladder to see the fetus more clearly. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes Remember your next ultrasound appointment. In summary, fetal color ultrasound is an imaging method to evaluate the structure, function and early diagnosis of abnormalities in the fetus. Color ultrasound produces a better image of the fetus than black and white ultrasound. Fetal color ultrasound is not harmful to mother and baby, but abuse can affect the health of the fetus.
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Therefore, mothers need to pay attention and have an ultrasound according to the doctor's appointment to both ensure safety and detect fetal abnormalities early and take appropriate interventions.
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