Fetal Growth Scan
Monitoring Your Baby's Growth and Wellbeing
A Fetal Growth Scan is an ultrasound examination performed during pregnancy to assess your baby's growth, development and overall wellbeing. It helps your fetal medicine specialist monitor important measurements and evaluate the pregnancy as it progresses.
A Fetal Growth Scan is a detailed ultrasound examination used to assess your baby's growth and development during pregnancy. The scan measures different parts of the baby's body and uses these measurements to estimate fetal growth.
The examination also provides an opportunity to assess the baby's movements, heartbeat, amniotic fluid, placenta and other important features of the pregnancy.
A Fetal Growth Scan may be recommended at different stages of pregnancy depending on your individual circumstances. Your fetal medicine specialist may advise a growth scan when monitoring of fetal growth or wellbeing is required.
The timing and frequency of growth scans can vary depending on previous ultrasound findings, maternal health, pregnancy history and other factors identified by your specialist.
Baby's Measurements:
Important fetal measurements are taken to assess the baby's size and growth. These may include measurements of the head, abdomen and thigh bone.
Estimated Fetal Weight:
The ultrasound measurements are used to estimate your baby's weight and assess growth in relation to the stage of pregnancy.
Amniotic Fluid:
The amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby is assessed as part of the overall pregnancy evaluation.
Placenta:
The position and appearance of the placenta are assessed during the examination.
Fetal Movements and Heartbeat:
Your baby's movements and heartbeat are observed during the scan as part of the assessment of fetal wellbeing.
Blood Flow:
Doppler ultrasound may be used when required to assess blood flow in selected fetal and placental blood vessels.
Monitoring fetal growth is an important part of pregnancy care. A growth scan provides information about your baby's size and development and can help your specialist identify growth patterns that may require closer monitoring.
When required, repeated growth scans can help your specialist compare measurements over time and monitor how your baby is growing throughout pregnancy.
In some pregnancies, a Fetal Growth Scan may be combined with Doppler assessment. Doppler ultrasound can provide information about blood flow through selected vessels and may help the specialist assess placental and fetal circulation when clinically indicated.
The need for Doppler assessment depends on your pregnancy and the clinical findings identified by your fetal medicine specialist.
1. Pregnancy History Review
Your previous ultrasound reports, pregnancy history and any relevant concerns are reviewed before the examination.
2. Fetal Measurements
The baby's head, abdomen, thigh bone and other relevant measurements are assessed to evaluate growth.
3. Wellbeing Assessment
The baby's heartbeat and movements are observed, while the placenta and amniotic fluid are also assessed.
4. Doppler Assessment When Required
If indicated, Doppler ultrasound may be performed to evaluate blood flow and provide additional information about fetal and placental wellbeing.
5. Results and Guidance
Your findings are explained clearly, including any recommendations for follow-up scans or additional monitoring when required.
What is the purpose of a Fetal Growth Scan?
The main purpose is to assess your baby's growth and development and evaluate other important aspects of pregnancy such as amniotic fluid, placenta and fetal wellbeing.
How is fetal growth measured?
The baby's head, abdomen and thigh bone are among the measurements commonly taken during a growth scan. These measurements are used to estimate fetal size and assess growth.
Does every pregnancy require a growth scan?
The need for a growth scan depends on your individual pregnancy and your doctor's recommendations. Some women may require one scan, while others may need repeated monitoring.
What happens if the baby's growth appears smaller or larger than expected?
If the measurements suggest that your baby's growth requires closer monitoring, your fetal medicine specialist will explain the findings and may recommend additional scans, Doppler assessment or other appropriate follow-up.
Can a growth scan assess the baby's overall wellbeing?
A growth scan provides important information about fetal growth and several aspects of pregnancy wellbeing. Depending on the pregnancy, additional assessments may be recommended for a more complete evaluation.
At Promise Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy Scan Centre in Jalandhar, Fetal Growth Scans are performed with careful assessment of your baby's growth and pregnancy wellbeing. Our fetal medicine specialists review the ultrasound findings in relation to your pregnancy history and provide clear guidance about any recommended follow-up.
When additional monitoring is required, your specialist will explain the findings and discuss the appropriate plan for continued pregnancy care.
Regular assessment of fetal growth can provide valuable information throughout pregnancy. Schedule your Fetal Growth Scan at Promise Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy Scan Centre in Jalandhar for specialist-led ultrasound assessment and expert fetal medicine care.
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A Fetal Growth Scan is an ultrasound examination performed during pregnancy to assess the baby’s growth and development. It includes measurements such as the baby’s head, abdomen, and thigh bone to estimate fetal weight and assess growth patterns. The scan also evaluates the amniotic fluid, placenta, fetal position, and other important parameters. When clinically indicated, Doppler studies may be performed to assess blood flow between the placenta and baby. At Promise Fetal Medicine & Pregnancy Scan Centre in Jalandhar, fetal growth assessment helps monitor the baby’s well-being and identify pregnancies that may require closer follow-up.
Director and Chief Fetal Medicine Specialist
Baby's Journey Through Pregnancy
