✨ Pregnancy Scans: What Really Matters?

Ultrasound scans are not just routine tests  they are key milestones that guide safe pregnancy care.

Here’s the evidence-based timeline:

🔹 Early Scan (6–8 weeks)

• Confirm intrauterine pregnancy

• Detect fetal heartbeat

• Rule out ectopic pregnancy

🔹 NT Scan (11–14 weeks)

• Screen for chromosomal abnormalities

• Assess nuchal translucency

🔹 Anomaly Scan (18–22 weeks)

• Detailed fetal anatomy assessment

• Detect structural abnormalities

🔹 Growth Scans (28–36 weeks)

• Monitor fetal growth

• Assess amniotic fluid & placenta

🔹 Doppler Study (only if indicated)

• Used in high-risk pregnancies

• Assess placental blood flow

💡 According to global recommendations, at least one ultrasound before 24 weeks is essential 

 but modern care usually includes multiple scans for optimal monitoring.

🤍 Every scan answers a question… and sometimes, it saves a life.

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