Important information about your appointment: Please see list of all our prices on Treatment fees section This is an important detailed scan that is performed to examine each part of the fetal body and to check for any abnormalities. The anomaly scan is performed trans-abdominally which means over the tummy.
If any abnormalities are detected the significance of the findings will be discussed and the patients will be given the opportunity to have further counselling with a consultant. You can also request to know the gender of the baby at this scan. The main purpose of the anomaly scan is to assess the pregnancy thoroughly and determine the presence of any rare conditions including those of the brain, spine, and heart. Special attention is paid to the brain, face, spine, heart, stomach, bowel, kidneys, and limbs. What does the anomaly scan check for?ĭuring the scan we examine each part of the fetal body, determine the position of the placenta, assess the amount of amniotic fluid, and measure fetal growth. The anomaly scan is performed between 20-24 weeks of gestation.
If your pregnancy screening tests indicate a serious fetal anomaly, your OB/GYN or genetic counselor may refer you to us. Some of the pregnancy screenings for fetal anomalies provide definitive answers, while others may require additional testing to confirm or rule out a specific issue. Tests that specifically look for fetal anomalies include: Throughout your pregnancy, you may undergo a number of health screenings to assess your health and your baby’s health. Poor intake of folate, a B vitamin found in fruits, vegetables, and beans, increases the risk of neural tube defects, according to the World Health Organization. What you eat or don’t eat may also affect intrauterine growth and development. Infections, such as syphilis or rubella, are also known to affect fetal development and may lead to a birth defect. Women who bear children later in life are at greater risk of chromosomal fetal anomalies such as Down syndrome.Įxposure to chemicals, certain medications, alcohol, or tobacco may also increase the risk of a fetal anomaly. Maternal age is also a risk factor for fetal anomalies. Your genes may play a major role in the development of a fetal anomaly, whether from an inherited genetic trait or from an alteration in a gene, referred to as a gene mutation.
However, there are some known factors that may lead to a fetal anomaly. In most cases, the exact cause of the fetal anomaly is unknown. The effect the fetal anomaly has on the baby or child’s health depends on the severity of the anomaly and the organ that’s affected. The anomaly may affect one or more body parts and may be discovered during pregnancy, at birth, or during the first year of life.įetal anomalies are a major cause of infant and childhood death, chronic illness, and disability. About fetal anomaliesįetal anomalies, also known as birth defects, congenital anomalies, and congenital disorders, are structural or functional defects that occur during intrauterine development, or while the fetus is in the womb. Having a better understanding of fetal anomalies may help you sort through those feelings so you can make the best decisions about your care. Our compassionate and experienced team at Eve Medical of Miami understands the many emotions you may be experiencing. Though birth defects may vary in severity, they are the leading cause of infant death in the US.įinding out that your baby has a life-threatening fetal anomaly during pregnancy care can be difficult and leave you with many unanswered questions. One out of every 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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