Kinds of Pregnancy Scans ultrasound at different intervals during pregnancy

We have discussed earlier in the blogposts the importance of pregnancy ultrasound and why it is much needed. However, pregnancy scans should be performed depending on purpose at which the pregnancy intervals is highly considered. There are kinds of pregnancy scans and we will discuss them for you to learn the difference of each other.

Fetal Gender (20+ weeks)

Fetal gender scan is a pregnancy scans made for 20 weeks and above to determine the gender of the fetus. This is meticulously performed ultrasound scan examining each system to identify any problems present. The examination includes brain, spine, face, chest including heart and lungs, the liver, stomach and bowel, kidneys and limbs.

Nuchal Scan (11-13 weeks)

The nuchal test is a Baby Ultrasound scan focusing on the thickness of skin at the back of the baby's neck. Thickened skin is commonly associated with Downs syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities.

Cervical Assessment (20-24 weeks)

Ultrasound may help identify women who are likely to miscarry or have a premature labour due to a weak cervix. The weakness is reflected by the shortening of the cervix as measured by ultrasound every 2 or 3 weeks. This examination is usually valuable in women with a history of premature labour or repeated miscarriages after the first trimester, that is, from 13 weeks onwards.


Fetal Wellbeing & Reassurance Scan (22-42 weeks)

Involves assessing the baby's growth by measuring the tummy and head size, the water around the baby, the baby's activity and adequacy of blood flowing around the baby using Doppler.


3D and 4D baby Scans (24-32 Weeks)

This is made to get a three or four dimensional image of the baby in the womb which may help see the gender or recognize fetal problems like malformation of the hand or the limbs.

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