Things to know about Ultrasound Scan during Pregnancy

Time-codes
0:00- Intro
1:00- Importance of First Trimester ultrasound
3:36- Nuchal translucency scan
4:39- Importance of Second Trimester ultrasound/ Anomaly scan
6:02- Importance of Third Trimester Ultrasound
8:31- WHO guidelines of ultrasound in pregnancy
9:21- Harm from repeated ultrasound?
9:58- preparations for ultrasound
10:24- 3D and 4D ultrasound of baby.
11:05- Can ultrasound predict mode of delivery?
Ultrasound scan during pregnancy has different usages.
The first trimester ultrasound is important to know-
• Where is the fetus located?
• Estimation of gestational age.
• Confirmation of live pregnancy.
• Single/twin/triplet.
And late first trimester to know - presence of nasal bone, and nuchal translucency.
2nd trimester ultrasound is important to know-
• Assessment of growth of fetus
• Anomaly scan/ Anatomical scan.
And 3rd trimeseter ultrasound is important to know-
• Growth
• Amniotic fluid volume
• Presentation
• Estimated weight of fetus
• Placental localisation
What are the preparations before ultrasound?
What is 3D and 4D ultrasound?
Can ultrasound predict mode of delivery?

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