Necessity of fetal ultrasound
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Necessity of fetal ultrasound
Have you ever seen that a lady and a man who are about to become parents enjoy the ultrasound photos of their fetuses and keep them as memories.
Ultrasound is one of the care methods during pregnancy that gynecologists, obstetricians and midwives emphasize on in order to check and examine the condition of the fetus so that if, God forbid, the fetus has a problem or failure, prevention or treatment can be done during the same pregnancy. This is where ultrasound becomes necessary for the fetus during pregnancy.
Ultrasound is one of the types of imaging that is important during pregnancy to check the health of the fetus and mother.
It should also be added that: it is not necessary to do ultrasound only during pregnancy. Rather, all women should do an ultrasound before becoming pregnant to ensure the health and condition of the uterus and ovaries.
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In what weeks is fetal ultrasound performed?
The first time to perform an ultrasound is exactly after a positive pregnancy test, which is done in the seventh week to the middle of the eighth week, because at this time the gestational sac is formed and the fetal heartbeat can be heard.
The first stage of ultrasound is done in the seventh or eighth week, the next stage is in the twelfth week, the third stage is in the sixteenth week, and the last stage of the ultrasound is done in the thirty-second week.
Generally during pregnancy during these 38 weeks, ultrasound is done four times. This is despite the fact that the fetus is healthy and in its normal state, otherwise, according to the doctor's prescription, the frequency of ultrasound and screening may increase in order to check and ensure the existence of a problem.
hcWhat is in fetal ultrasound?
This sign is a measure of the diameter and circumference of the fetal head.
They use one of the most efficient imaging tools, or ultrasound, to control and monitor all conditions of the fetus inside the womb.
One of these criteria for determining and examining the fetus is the abbreviation HC. which determines whether the fetal head circumference is too small or too large.
What is NT ultrasound?In the first stage of a pregnant mother's visit to a gynecologist, it is ordered to perform all kinds of screenings, which include NT and NB ultrasound.
NT ultrasound is performed for early diagnosis of many diseases, including: Down syndrome, insufficiency, cardiovascular problems and chromosomal problems.
This type of ultrasound is usually prescribed from the 11th to the 13th week.
This ultrasound should be done when the fetus has reached the limit of lineage.
If the number obtained in NT ultrasound is less than 2.5, the condition of the fetus will be normal, but if it is more than 2.5, this condition should be checked more carefully.
For more information on pregnancy ultrasounds, you can contact the radiology center and Dr. Seif's ultrasound or visit Dr. Seif's Instagram. Contact numbers of Dr. Saif's ultrasound center: 88553310
Does one have to fast in order to do ultrasound NT?
No, there is no need for the mother to be fasting, but the mother should finish her breakfast as usual and then prepare for the ultrasound.
How long does it take to perform ultrasound NT?
Important factors are effective in wasting time to perform NT ultrasound.
Among the factors that affect the duration of the ultrasound: the degree of cooperation of the mother with the radiologist is how much the mother knows about the ultrasound process so that she can cooperate and prepare for moving and different movements for the ultrasound.
The level of expertise of the radiologist is also effective.
It also depends on the position of the fetus.
Ultrasonography What is anomaly and for what purpose?Anomaly ultrasound is performed during a period of 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, in order to show the full shape of the fetus and all the characteristics of the fetus can be seen. It is done to see the shape of the head and neck and the size and face of the fetus.
Anomalous sonogram also helps the doctor to understand if the fetus is single or multiple.
Brain problems and disabilities of this type are also specified.
In this type of ultrasound, the specialist checks and measures all the organs of the fetus to make sure that its condition is normal.
What measures are necessary before doing an abnormal ultrasound?
To prepare before performing an abnormal ultrasound, it is necessary to drink at least one liter of water to fill your bladder, so that the quality of the ultrasound will increase and the condition of the fetus can be checked more accurately.
Avoid having all kinds of jewelry and jewelry.
Use suitable and comfortable clothes for ultrasound.
Try to bring all the medical documents and documents related to your pregnancy with you. Sometimes, to write an ultrasound report, you need help from the rest of the test results and other ultrasound reports to write an accurate and flawless report for your gynecologist.
And the specialist doctor adjusts all his opinions and prescriptions based on this report.
This is why it is very important to write an ultrasound report and an expert should do it.
Of course, the equipment used and the radiology devices available in the imaging center will also be effective in the treatment process and examinations during pregnancy.
Conclusion:
To give birth to a healthy fetus, you must trust your obstetrician and gynecologist and follow all his instructions. Especially, don't neglect to perform screenings and ultrasounds, which will lead to irreparable complications for the mother and the child.
The mother should be aware of all the steps of ultrasound and screening and get advice from a specialist doctor beforehand and be aware of the benefits of ultrasound and take action to do it. Understand.
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