Reasons for having this ultrasound scan include:

• Concern of fetal size/weight
• Reduced fetal movements,
• Concern of fetal position,
• Location of umbilical cord

Purpose of the ultrasound scan:

• Dating pregnancy
• Assess fetal growth via a series of measurements
• Estimate fetal weight
• Fetal position
• Volume of amniotic fluid
• Check blood flow in the umbilical artery
• General fetal well being

The ultrasound scan incudes:

Ultrasound report with a 2D black and white picture. Ultrasound report includes graphs of fetal growth measurements and the estimated fetal weight.

Preparation for this Scan

No preparation is required for this scan.

What should I expect?

Before the scan our sonographer will explain the examination procedure.

The scan is normally performed trans-abdominally however an internal scan may be required to see all the necessary detail, or if your womb tilts backwards. We will always try to scan trans-abdominally first but if we need to do an internal scan then we will discuss this with you. To perform this baby scan, you will be asked to lie down on the examination couch and expose your lower abdomen. A small amount of warm jelly will be applied to your skin and the ultrasound probe will be moved to different directions to obtain the images.