A 20-week scan is also called an anomaly scan.
This ultrasound scan, performed around the 20th week of pregnancy, is an important part of prenatal care. The primary purpose is to check for certain conditions and assess the baby's growth and development.
Key Aspects of the Anomaly Scan
Here's a breakdown of what the anomaly scan involves:
- Purpose: To screen for 11 different conditions in the baby.
- Assessment: Checks the baby's growth and development.
- Timing: Typically performed around 20 weeks of gestation.
- Method: Uses ultrasound technology to visualize the baby.
