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Is Anomaly Scan Safe For The Baby?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) An anomaly scan, also known as the mid-pregnancy scan, is done at 18 to 22 weeks of gestation to check if your baby is developing as expected. The...
Baby’s Position for NT Scan: Unlocking the Secrets to right position
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) What is NT Scan? Nuchal Translucency scan (NT Scan) is a first trimester ultrasound performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. This scan measures the nuchal translucency thickness...
Placenta Previa: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Summary Placenta previa is a condition that affects approximately 1 in 200 pregnant women. In this condition, the placenta is positioned low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix. It requires regular monitoring and, in some cases, medication—especially if...
Which week is best to take an anomaly scan?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) An anomaly scan is usually done between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy This period gives the clearest view of the baby’s organs It helps identify any structural...
When to Worry About Low-Lying Placenta During Pregnancy?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) A low-lying placenta is a common condition seen in about 1 in 20 pregnant women. Over 90% of cases resolve on their own as the placenta moves upward...
Is anomaly scan procedure painful?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) An anomaly scan procedure is a non-invasive and painless ultrasound scan. You may feel mild discomfort during the procedure, which is completely normal. The scan is absolutely safe...
How is anomaly scan done?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) An anomaly scan, also called the 20-week scan or TIFFA scan, is a detailed ultrasound performed between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. The anomaly scan procedure is...
Is an anomaly scan necessary?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) An anomaly scan, usually done between 18 and 22 weeks, helps your doctor examine your baby’s organ development and plan timely medical support, making it an important part...
Important questions to ask in anomaly scan
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) The anomaly scan checks your baby’s organs, growth, placenta, and amniotic fluid. Asking the right questions helps you understand your baby’s development and find any problems early. Introduction...
Can anomaly scan be wrong? How Accurate it is?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS – OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) An anomaly scan is a detailed ultrasound done between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. It is also called a TIFFA scan or 20-week scan. The anomaly scan...
