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Ultrasound at the 20th week of pregnancy: consultation of an obstetrician-gynecologist
The second scheduled ultrasound scan occurs in the 20th week of pregnancy. This is a very important period in the development of the baby, half of the term is already over. At this time, he already looks like a small man, his internal organs are formed, his skin is thickened, he is actively moving, and mom starts to feel it perfectly.
Why is an ultrasound scan performed at this time?
At this stage, you can find out whether the baby is healthy, whether all the functions of his body are working correctly, whether there are any congenital defects. At a consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist, the child’s heart is listened to, its rhythm, the growth of the abdomen is measured – whether it complies with the norms.
Ultrasound in the 20th week of pregnancy can determine the sex of the baby
But this is not enough. The middle of the term is the period when it is not too late to terminate the pregnancy in case of developmental pathologies incompatible with life. The doctor will offer to do this if he sees serious health problems, future disability and the impossibility of a normal life for the child.
If pathologies are found, a re-examination is carried out after 7-10 days. So you can identify the dynamics of fetal development and clarify its state of health.
Also, this study will help doctors understand whether the baby is comfortable in the mother’s tummy. There are some abnormalities that can be corrected with treatment or diet. For example, too much or little amniotic fluid, insufficient oxygen supply – all this must be corrected in time so as not to harm the baby.
Baby gender: determination at the 20th week
During this period, the doctor can already determine whether a boy or a girl will soon be born. The forecast accuracy is 95%. But this is not always possible to do, the child may be in a position in which the doctor cannot see his genitals with the help of an ultrasound machine. They can also be covered with an umbilical cord.
In this case, 3D ultrasound will not provide more information than usual. Therefore, you should not run to a new, more modern study in the hope of finding out the gender of your baby.
A nice bonus for parents is the ability to take a photo of the child or even a short video. On it you can see how he moves his arms or legs, how his facial expressions change.
Do not be afraid of ultrasound – it will not harm the fetus in any way, but the lack of research can. Ultrasound machines for pregnant women are tuned to a frequency that is completely safe
Therefore, if the doctor prescribes repeated ultrasound, they cannot be neglected – they will help determine the correctness and speed of the baby’s development, his condition and protect himself and the child from possible problems.