Important fetal ultrasound milestones

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The article is professionally consulted by MSc, BS. Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Vinmec Times City International Hospital


Important pregnancy ultrasound milestones to remember include:
Ultrasound screening for fetal malformations at 11 weeks to 13 weeks and 6 days: At these important fetal ultrasound milestones, the mother can see 12 weeks pregnant ultrasound images and screening for chromosomal abnormalities, assess gestational age and expected delivery according to the length of the head of the rump (which is the most accurate time to evaluate by ultrasound). In addition, at this point, fetal ultrasound can help screen for chromosomal abnormalities, diagnose the number of fetuses and placentas, the number of amniotic sacs if your pregnancy is multiple, as well as observe early fetal anatomical structures such as arms, legs, abdominal wall, heart, skull, placenta... to detect major fetal abnormalities, to screen for preeclampsia risk. As a time of great value in terms of ultrasound results, doctors at Vinmec have brought in a high-end 4D ultrasound system such as the GE Voluson E10 to help detect more than 95% of abnormalities in the first stage. this. Packed with the latest technologies, the GE Voluson E10 enables enhanced image quality and penetration for outstanding high-resolution images and easy operation. Ultrasound screening for fetal malformations 18 weeks to 22 weeks: These important fetal ultrasound milestones are imperative for pregnant women to remember, at this time, fetal ultrasound can help evaluate structural abnormalities of the fetus. , 18 weeks is the time when a detailed assessment of fetal structure can be started and 22 weeks is the best time to evaluate the fetal development status, measure biological indicators, .. to assess the pregnancy. Is the growth proportional to the gestational age, is it small and if it is small, are there any risks? 30 weeks to 32 weeks pregnant ultrasound: These important fetal ultrasound milestones need to be conducted to assess fetal growth, the doctor will measure fetal biological indicators to assess whether the fetus is developing normally. normal, or small or larger than normal, and assess fetal circulation through the major arteries. From there, assess the risk of hypoxia, impaired placental function of the fetus, from which additional tests and ultrasound are indicated with problems if encountered in large and small fetuses... Thanks to the technique 4D fetal ultrasound, can detect some pathologies from within the gestational sac, there are also pathologies that need to do some more tests to be able to make an accurate conclusion. However, to have a healthy and safe pregnancy, mothers need to remember important fetal ultrasound milestones and perform them correctly.