First Trimester Screening (FTS)
The FTS must be performed between 11+ weeks to 13 weeks 6 days gestation, best around 12 weeks. This is performed via: 1. History 2....
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
One needs to understand the different types of chromosomal abnormalities to decide which tests to do. 1. Large chromosomal abnormalities...
Fetuses with increased NT (nuchal translucency)
The majority of fetuses with increased nuchal translucency (NT) detected at the routine first trimester scan at 11-13 weeks gestation are...
Second Trimester Screening
Second Trimester Screening Scan or Fetal Anomaly Scan at 18-22 weeks This scan typically takes 30 minutes but may take longer if the baby...
Third Trimester Growth Scan (including 3D / 4D if the conditions are right)
This is usually done at 30 to 37 weeks. The following details are assessed at this scan: a) Measurements of head circumference,...
Amniocentesis and CVS (chorionic villus sampling)
Invasive diagnostic procedures like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are performed under ultrasound guidance to obtain...
Cervical cerclage
Cervical Insufficiency Cervical insufficiency (previously known as cervical incompetence) is defined as the inability of the cervix to...
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