Unraveling the Mystery: Your Baby's Growth Scan Explained
As your pregnancy journey unfolds, you're likely to encounter various tests and scans aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of both you and your baby. Among these, the growth scan stands out as a pivotal moment, offering a deeper insight into your baby's development. Scheduled typically around the 28th-week mark, this scan is more than just a routine check-up. Lasting around 20 to 30 minutes. During the scan, we'll measure your baby's head, abdomen, and femur length to estimate their weight and assess the amniotic fluid around them. Through parameters like abdominal and head circumference, medical professionals gauge crucial indicators of your baby's health, offering reassurance to worried parents. Studies have shown 100% accuracy in determining the baby's gender during these scans. Ultrasound is safe and pain-free. Your doctor or midwife may recommend a fetal growth scan if there are concerns about your baby's movements, size, or position.