08/12/2023
ANOMALY 19-22 WEEKS SCREENING SCAN
This detailed ultrasound scan, sometimes called the mid-pregnancy or anomaly scan, is usually carried out when you're between 19 and 22 weeks pregnant.
The 19-22weeks screening scan is offered to everybody, but you do not have to have it if you do not want to.
The scan checks the physical development of your baby, although it cannot pick up every condition.
This scan is done usually at 19-22 weeks. It’s a systematic check from head to toe of the baby to see if the structures appear normal as expected for this age. This is the scan, where most of the abnormalities get picked up, when present.
If any abnormalities are present, the fetal medicine experts will look at more details to obtain information.
You'll be provided with detailed explanation of the findings and the implications.
A further referral to specialists will be done if necessary and counselling about further options.
During this scan, the position of the placenta and blood flow through placenta will also be assessed. This information will aid further management plans in pregnancy.
Additionally, the risk of going into preterm labour can be predicted by measuring the length of cervix by an internal scan.
Do I have to have this scan?
No – it's your choice whether to have it or not. Some people want to find out if their baby has a condition, and some do not.
If you choose not to have the scan, your pregnancy care will continue as normal.
Can I find out the GENDER of my BABY ⁉️ Yes,yes &yes.
Please bear in mind that your baby's position in- utero may make it IMPOSSIBLE
