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Ultrasound scans explained
When are scans done? You’ll probably be offered two NHS ultrasound scans in pregnancy. Scans performed before eight weeks are usually done vaginally, using a special probe, to allow a clearer picture of the tiny baby while later scans are all done using a scanner on the bump. Dating scan at 8-12 weeks the sonographer…
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Antenatal blood tests
You will be offered a variety of blood tests during your pregnancy. By testing your blood, a great deal can be deduced about the likely health of yourself and your baby. Whenever possible the taking of blood tests is timed so that you don’t need lots of needles on separate occasions! Blood group Usually at…
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Understanding pregnancy tests
The most common tests offered are ultrasound, nuchal, chorionic villus sampling, and amniocentesis. Here we explain and help you to understand the pregnancy tests: Test Method Screening or diagnostic When it can be done Ultrasound Scan Screening and diagnostic From about 4 weeks Combined test Nuchal translucency test and blood test Scan and blood test Screening Around 11-13 weeks…
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Are scans and tests in pregnancy compulsory?
No, scans and tests are not compulsory however, you will be offered all tests and scans that are felt appropriate for you and your baby. Every test which is offered to you should be fully explained so that you know what the test is for, why it is being offered to you and what the results might show. Many…
Posted in Antenatal Care, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Tests Tagged 3D/4D scans, dating scan, Down’s syndrome, Midwife, Nuchal scan, Pregnancy, Prenatal diagnosis, scan, Tests, Ultrasound Leave a comment
Question: First scan at 18 weeks
Q:“My wife has just become pregnant. The doctor will not do a scan until she is 18 weeks pregnant. We thought that it was normal to have a scan earlier than this and are concerned that she will be too far pregnant at 18 weeks to terminate the baby if it has Down’s etc. What…
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Antenatal testing for multiple births
Antenatal care for twins or multiple pregnancies is similar to a single pregnancy but there are more scans and hospital visits, particularly in the last two months. Some of the tests designed to reassure parents that their baby is healthy are unreliable in a twin pregnancy, which can be unsettling. However, nuchal translucency screening, where…
Vasa Previa petition at the 20 week scan
Can you help a babyworld member by signing her petition to campaign for Vasa Previa to included in the 20 week scan. Niki Cunningham is petitoning to the HM Government to have the Vasa Previa test added on to the list of conditions checked in this scan, to prevent 400 babies a year losing their…
Posted in Losing a baby, News, Pregnancy Tests Tagged anomaly scan, dating scan, e-petition, losing a baby, News, News - Pregnancy, Nuchal scan, scan, Screening, vasa previa Leave a comment
Diagnostic tests in early pregnancy
There are a number of diagnostic tests in early pregnancy that can be performed to aid in the diagnosis or detection of potential issues with your baby. We look at what is involved in the diagnostic tests in early pregnancy and what happens. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) This is a diagnostic test which can tell…
Posted in Antenatal Care, Pregnancy Health, Pregnancy Tests Tagged Amniocentesis, Amniotic fluid, antenatal tests, blood test, Chorionic villus sampling, CVS, Diagnostic tests, Down’s syndrome, Percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling, Pregnancy, Prenatal diagnosis, Spotting, bleeding and miscarriage Leave a comment
Question: ‘Golf ball’ in baby’s heart
Q: “My partner has just had her 20-week scan which showed what the consultant called a ‘golf ball’ in the heart, which he said was a ‘soft’ indicator of an increased risk of chromosome abnormality. He wasn’t particularly worried by it, and said that some hospitals don’t even mention it, as the risk is so small.…
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Question: Foetal heart rate
Q: “At my first ultrasound (at eight weeks), the foetal heartrate was calculated at 163. Is this an acceptable heartrate at this stage?” A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! A heart rate of 163 is just fine at this stage of pregnancy. As your baby grows and develops, his or her heart rate will gradually slow down.…
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