Fetal Anomaly Scan (20-24 weeks) Sometimes known as the 20 week scan

20 week pregnancy 2nd timester scanThis is a detailed scan during which each part of the fetal anatomy is examined. Special attention is paid to the brain, face, spine, heart, stomach, bowel, kidneys and limbs.

During the scan we examine each part of the fetal body, determine the position of the placenta, assess the amount of amniotic fluid, and measure fetal growth.

If any abnormalities are detected the significance of the findings will be discussed and the couple will be given the opportunity to have further counselling with Mr Abbas

Doppler Blood Flow Measurement

Doppler blood flow measurements of the uterine artery to predict the later development of IUGR and pre-eclampsia.