Fetuses with increased nuchal translucencyThe majority of fetuses with increased nuchal translucency (NT) detected at the routine first trimester scan at 11-13 weeks gestation are...
Twins, triplets or moreMultiple pregnancies now account for 1.5% of all pregnancies. The commonest form of multiple pregnancies are twins, though triplets,...
Amniocentesis and chorionic villus samplingInvasive diagnostic procedures like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are performed under ultrasound guidance to obtain...
Pregnancies from IVF or SO-IUIIVF refers to in vitro fertilization while SO-IUI refers to super ovulation in utero insemination. These procedures are assisted...
Older pregnant mothersOlder pregnant women are at higher risks of: a) miscarriages b) chromosomal abnormalities e.g. Down syndrome c) stillbirth at term d)...
Past history of bad outcomes in pregnancy These histories could include that of: a) previous miscarriages b) previous spontaneous preterm labour c) previous indicated preterm...
Family history of abnormal development in childrenThese abnormalities could be due to: a) chromosomal abnormality b) structural abnormality e.g. congenital heart abnormalities c) genetic...
Mothers with pre-existing medical conditionsThese could include: high blood pressure or hypertension high blood sugar level or diabetes mellitus high or low thyroid hormone levels...
Previous Caesarean section or previous surgical scar on the uterus The risks in this current pregnancy are higher if there was a previous Caesarean section compared to if there was a previous successful...
MiscarriagesTypes of miscarriage syndromes: 1. Threatened miscarriage - this is diagnosed when there is painless vaginal spotting / bleeding (brown...