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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...
Do I need a full bladder for 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. At this stage, a full bladder is usually not required because the baby can be seen clearly....
Is Gestational Hypertension Dangerous for Your Baby?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS- OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) Gestational hypertension is characterised by the sudden high blood pressure in expecting mothers post 20 weeks of pregnancy. Some of its risk factors are first-time pregnancies, history of GH...
Can we do anomaly scan twice?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS- OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) Doctors may recommend a repeat anomaly scan if the first scan does not show clear results or if they want to monitor the baby more closely. Doing an anomaly...
Preconception Screening: Don’t Skip Before Pregnancy
Summary Preconception screening helps identify nutritional deficiencies, health problems, or genetic risks before pregnancy. Early screening helps couples prepare their bodies for a healthy pregnancy. Introduction Preconception screening is an important step for couples who are planning a pregnancy. It is a...
Nuchal Cord Around the Neck: Is It Dangerous for the Baby?
Summary Medically Reviewed by Dr. Deepthi Jammi (MS- OB/GYN – Fetal Medicine Specialist) A nuchal cord happens when the umbilical cord wraps around a baby’s neck during pregnancy or labor. With proper monitoring during pregnancy and delivery, most babies with a nuchal...
