Anomaly Screening in Pregnancy
Q. What is anomaly screening in Pregnancy?
A. We do certain tests to detect anomaly of the baby in the womb (fetus).
Q. What are the tests for anomaly screening in pregnancy?
A. There are certain blood tests and ultrasound.
Q. What are the blood tests and when should they be done during pregnancy?
A. Dual markers - About 11 weeks of pregnancy, Quadruple markers - About 16 to 18 weeks
Q. What is anamoly screening ultrasound and when should it be done?
A. Nuchal scan should be done at 11 to 13 weeks and anomaly scan 18 to 20 weeks.
Q. Are these tests 100 % accurate?
A. NO, they detect anomaly in majority of the patients but even machines and blood tests have limitations.
Q. What is fetal echo?
A. Tests to detect heart anomalies of the baby in the womb (fetus)
Q. Doctor, my child expired of hole in heart after child birth, what precautions should I take in next pregnancy?
A. You should get your baby's fetal echo done at 18 to 20 weeks.
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