Ultrasound scans are very useful during Pregnancy as it helps to see your child at an early stage. It also helps to analyze how your fetus is growing inside your womb. The pregnancy scan is generally offered by the professional sonographers. In such baby scans, high-frequency sound waves are used to catch the image of your baby. These scans routinely offer to pregnant moms to examine their baby’s health issues.

Why it is performed?

These are several reasons behind to perform an ultrasound scan. Some of the common are described below:-

• To confirm about ectopic pregnancy

• To confirm you’re pregnant or not

• To know about genetic disorders presents in your child

• To assess the fetus developments

Types of Ultrasound Scans During Pregnancy:-

If you’re not aware of the pregnancy scans when and why they are Performed, then we will help you to know about all pregnancy scans. Read the following points:

Dating Scan: This scan is performed during the first trimester of your pregnancy. When you’re not sure about your last menstrual period or not confirmed about the date of conception, then Dating Scan will help you to find out the gestational age and due date of your delivery. It is performed during 8-13 weeks of your pregnancy.

Reassurance Scan: This scan is carried out to confirm the baby’s growth and well beings. It is performed to check:-

• Baby’s heartbeat

• To confirm how many babies you’ve conceived

• Check how your baby is moving

• To confirm about ectopic pregnancy

• To measure the baby’s head and legs

Baby Gender Scan: This scan is for those who are excited to know their baby’s sex prior to their birth. It is usually performed 15- 14 weeks of your pregnancy to provide gender confirmation.

Position and Presentation Scan: This scan is done later in your pregnancy (34 weeks) to discover the placenta position in your uterus. It also helps to measure the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby and your baby’s growth at that stage of your pregnancy.

What is Nipt Screening Test?

It is performed to analyze the baby has any genetic condition or any birth defect. It provides accurate information about all the chromosomes of the fetus and the presence of mutations related to serious genetic diseases.

However, it is your choice whether you want to go for an ultrasound scan or not, but all the above scan are important to check your little miracle growth, movement and heartbeats. Do not forget to consult with your gynaecologist about the pregnancy scans.