How long does the CVS procedure take?
By now you should be aware that the CVS procedure can identify minor chromosome abnormalities, such as copy number variants, as well as significant chromosome issues, like Down syndrome. In at-risk fetuses, the CVS procedure can detect genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis,...
Is CVS test painful?
The invasive nature of the CVS test irks many pregnant moms. It arouses fear of unpleasantness and pain too. But is the test really painful? Let’s try to understand more in this blog. What does the CVS test feel like? Is CVS...
How much bleeding is normal after CVS?
The Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is used to identify chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome as well as a wide range of other genetic diseases. We have captured a whole range of topics around CVS in this blog for you. How much bleeding...
The Importance of Growth Scan: A Complete Guide to Prenatal Care & Early Risk Detection
What is a growth scan? A growth scan is an obstetric ultrasound scan that is done on expectant moms in the third trimester. A growth scan is generally performed to monitor the baby’s growth. Before the third trimester, scans are frequently done...
Growth Scan Vs Anomaly Scan: A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal Testing
Introduction Every pregnancy scan has a vital role in ensuring the well-being of your baby, and the Growth Scan and Anomaly Scan are no exception. A Growth Scan is performed to assess your baby’s growth and overall development, while an Anomaly Scan...
A Complete Guide to Growth Scan with Doppler: Everything You Need to Know
Doppler scans are a particular kind of ultrasound that employ sound waves to measure the blood flow via the placenta, umbilical cord, various body components of your unborn child, and the arteries supplying blood to your uterus (womb). Usually, a growth scan...
Can abnormalities develop after an anomaly scan?
Abnormalities after anomaly scans are a good topic for discussion. A prospective study found that performing an MRI scan helps to diagnose fetal brain abnormalities more accurately in women whose 20-week pregnancy ultrasound scan revealed a potential problem. Continue to read the...
What are Follicular Study Days? An Easy Procedural Guide
What is a Follicular Study? A follicular study is a transvaginal ultrasound scan in which the doctor observes the follicle growth to identify the ovulation window. Follicular study days – An overview Being a parent enriches the lives of many couples. However,...
Why do you need an anomaly scan during pregnancy?
An anomaly scan during pregnancy is also referred to as a mid-pregnancy test because it is performed around the 20th week of pregnancy. Your growing baby is now 35cm long from crown to heel and weighs around 570g. This ultrasound scan is...
NT Scan Preparation: A Comprehensive Overview
Calm yourself – the NT scan is simple and easy It’s the date of the ultrasound on your calendar today and do you lack information about the NT scan preparation? Not to worry. All pregnant women should have access to this first-trimester...
