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Follicular Tracking Ultrasound Scan |
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Ultrasound - Venous Incompetence scan |
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3D/4D Pregnancy Scan |
The purpose of this scan is:
To view your baby in 3d and 4d and capture pictures and videos.
When to have a 3D/4D Well Being Pregnancy Scan
The 3D/4D pregnancy scan can be performed from 16-34 weeks. 28-34 weeks pregnant are usually the best stage.
How to prepare for a 3D/4D Well Being Pregnancy Scan
Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids in the week leading up to your scan. This may help increase the amniotic fluid around the baby allowing for better pictures. Feel free to empty your bladder before the scan. This can move the baby’s head into a better position. You can also have something sweet to eat or drink just before your scan to get the baby moving.
What to expect from a 3D4D Wellbeing Pregnancy Scan
You will be asked to lie down on the ultrasound examination couch. Some gel will be put on your tummy and an ultrasound probe with be moved over your belly to examine the pregnancy. The baby scan image will come up on a big screen television so that you can see your scan live. The presentation of the baby and location of the placenta will be checked. Standard measurements will be taken of the baby’s head, abdomen and femur bone. Some of the main organs that can be seen at this stage will be examined. The baby’s weight can be estimated after 20 weeks. Foetal movements and breathing will be surveyed throughout this pregnancy scan. The amniotic fluid volume, placenta location and umbilical artery resistance index will be sampled and checked for normality. Multiple 3D baby scan pictures and 4D clips will be taken of your baby throughout the scan. Duration of the 3D/4D Wellbeing Pregnancy Scan Depending usually takes about 30 minutes to perform this scan.
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X-Ray of Sternum and Chest |
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X-Ray of Chest and Ribs |
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Chest, Posteroanterior lateral and apical- |
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Fluoroscopy Chest, Posteroanterior and lateral |
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Chest, Posteroanterior and lateral |
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Foetal Well-Being Pregnancy Scan |
The purpose of this scan is to:
Determine the presentation/lie of the baby
Locate the position of the placenta
Measure the amniotic fluid index
Assess the fetus’ growth by measuring the head, abdomen and femur bone.
Establish a current estimated foetal weight
Identify and measure foetal heart rate
Check the Doppler flow in the umbilical cord to check placental function (umbilical artery Doppler)
Determine the gender of the foetus if requested
This scan does not replace the 20 week Detailed Anomaly Scan It cannot exclude all chromosomal or anatomical abnormalities
What to expect from a Fetal Well-being Pregnancy Scan
The sonographer will put some ultrasound gel on your abdomen and move a scan transducer over your skin. The image will come up on a big screen television in front of you so that you can see all the structures that are being examined. The presentation of the baby and location of the placenta are established. Standard measurements are taken of the baby’s body parts. This includes measurements of the head, abdomen and femur bone in the leg. The main organs are examined. The baby’s weight is then estimated. The fetal breathing and movements will also be monitored throughout the duration of the scan. The amniotic fluid volume, placenta location and umbilical artery resistance index is assessed. The sex of the baby can also be determined at this stage so feel free to ask the sonographer to disclose this information.
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