*🍼 Ultrasound Scan Guide During Pregnancy 🤰🏽* Knowing when and *why* to go for scans is key for a healthy pregnancy. Here’s a timeline: --- *1. Dating Scan (8–12 weeks)* 🔹 Confirms pregnancy 🔹 Accurately dates the gestation 🔹 Checks number of fetuses 🔹 Confirms location (rules out ectopic pregnancy) --- *2. Nuchal Translucency Scan (11–13 weeks)* 🔹 Assesses risk of chromosomal abnormalities (e.g. Down syndrome) 🔹 Done with a blood test for combined screening --- *3. Anomaly Scan (18–22 weeks)* 🔹 Detailed check of baby’s organs, spine, limbs, and brain 🔹 Detects structural defects 🔹 Checks placenta location & amniotic fluid levels --- *4. Growth Scan (28–32 weeks)* 🔹 Measures baby’s growth 🔹 Monitors amniotic fluid & umbilical cord blood flow 🔹 Ensures baby is developing well --- *5. Final Scan (36–38 weeks)* 🔹 Checks baby's position (breech/head-down) 🔹 Assesses placenta maturity and fluid 🔹 Helps plan delivery if needed --- *Why It Matters* ✅ Early detection of issues ✅ Planning better care ✅ Protecting mom & baby 🩺 Stay on track. Scans save lives. _ZimVitals⚕️🇿🇼 | Informing. Empowering. Caring._