{"id":10078,"date":"2022-12-13T17:56:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T12:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=10078"},"modified":"2022-12-15T16:35:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T11:35:26","slug":"anomaly-scan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"Anomaly Scan: How It Tells Mama About Baby&#8217;s Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During pregnancy, every woman counts the days until she can have her baby in her hands. Early weeks of pregnancy can make you feel exhausted, as nausea and anxiety can worsen the condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the good news is that you have spent 20 weeks of <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/diseases\/pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pregnancy<\/a>. Now, you can see the development of a baby and identify the sex, but it is optional for those who want to know through an anomaly scan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the time that you can share printed pictures with your loved ones and enjoy your memorable moments. Do you want to know all details about the anomaly scan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, this article will help you learn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/#what_is_anomaly_scan\" title=\"What is Anomaly Scan?\">What is Anomaly Scan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/#what_happens_during_ultrasound\" title=\"What Happens During Ultrasound?\">What Happens During Ultrasound?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/#what_is_the_sex_of_your_baby\" title=\"What is the Sex of your Baby?\">What is the Sex of your Baby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/#does_anomaly_scan_reveal_abnormalities_in_baby\" title=\"Does Anomaly Scan Reveal Abnormalities in Baby?\">Does Anomaly Scan Reveal Abnormalities in Baby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/#the_bottom_line\" title=\"The Bottom Line!\">The Bottom Line!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_anomaly_scan\"><\/span>What is Anomaly Scan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An anomaly scan or 20-week ultrasound is performed between eighteen to twenty-two weeks. Using high-frequency sound waves, an anomaly scan can help generate a moving picture of your baby&#8217;s changing form and other inside workings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/family-physician\/dr-sarah-perveze-4130162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Sarah Parveze<\/a> says that <em>this scan helps to evaluate the growth of the baby and development. It helps the doctor to understand the baby\u2019s size and position<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anomaly scan also helps to evaluate the other measurements, which show how the baby is progressing. These measurements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diaphragm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_happens_during_ultrasound\"><\/span>What Happens During Ultrasound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People get excited about a 20-week ultrasound as it reveals a lot of things about the baby. And it is also the first time that you can hear the sweet pitter-patter rhythm of your baby. The hearing heartbeat of your baby can leave positive effects on the mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An anomaly scan also helps to know if the umbilical cord meets the three vessels of the abdomen. Doctors confirm through ultrasound about the adequate amniotic fluid, which helps your baby swim, and if the cervix remains long and closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, here is where the most interesting part comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_sex_of_your_baby\"><\/span>What is the Sex of your Baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents get so excited when this part comes. Yes, you can learn if it\u2019s a boy or a girl. An anatomy scan can help in revealing the sex of the baby. Baby position aids in identifying gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it is optional for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every parent is okay with knowing the sex of the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people want to keep it a secret. But if you are excited to know about the baby\u2019s sex, this 20-week ultrasound can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it may be difficult to learn about gender due to poor position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_anomaly_scan_reveal_abnormalities_in_baby\"><\/span>Does Anomaly Scan Reveal Abnormalities in Baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You receive the information in the early weeks about the baby. But this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5029995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ultrasound can help in revealing if there is any abnormality<\/a>. Organ abnormalities can be verified on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors also check congenital heart defects and make sure the heart works properly or not. <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/lab-tests\/usg-anomaly-scan-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anomaly scans can help to deal with abnormalities<\/a> at an early stage. It helps the mother to learn about the health of the baby and how they can deal with these abnormalities in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_bottom_line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An anomaly scan or 20-week ultrasound is one of the most exciting phases during pregnancy every woman waits for. It is the time to see your baby\u2019s glimpse for the first time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/hospitals\/karachi\/indus-hospital-korangi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indus Hospital Karachi<\/a> say that the 20-week ultrasound helps in the site update and the development of every organ of the baby. It is also your call if you want to know about the sex of the baby. If you feel any type of symptoms, you should share them with the doctor. It will help your doctor to learn about the overall health of the baby. During pregnancy, an anomaly scan is an important phase that is full of excitement and lets you hear the baby&#8217;s heartbeat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During pregnancy, every woman counts the days until she can have her baby in her&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-womens-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Anomaly Scan: How It Tells Mama About Baby&#039;s Health? - Healthwire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An anomaly scan or 20-week ultrasound is performed between eighteen to twenty-two weeks.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/anomaly-scan\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Anomaly Scan: How It Tells Mama About Baby&#039;s Health? 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