Dating scan at 13 weeks

You and your baby at 13 weeks pregnant

Updated: Feb It is usually done to check how many weeks pregnant you are and therefore to calculate the estimated due date, but it can be done for other reasons. However, some women do need a scan before 13 weeks. Between 8 — 13 weeks of pregnancy is a good time for a dating scan. Why might I need a scan before 13 weeks? A scan before 13 weeks may be needed if you:.

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In early pregnancy, your doctor might recommend a non-routine ultrasound scan for vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain. The week ultrasound is one of the routine tests in pregnancy. This week ultrasound scan can happen at a private clinic or public hospital, and the results will usually be sent directly to your GP, obstetrician or midwife.

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Your baby, while tiny, is now fully formed, down to their fingers and toes! Some fluid is expected, but too much might indicate a potential risk of chromosomal anomalies like Trisomy 21 i. It is often one of several routine prenatal screenings during the first trimester. But keep in mind that it is a screening test, not a diagnosis. Pregnancy ultrasound image showing increased nuchal translucency.

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12-week scan

This scan is provided to confirm that you are pregnant, to estimate the gestational age, and to confirm whether it is a single or multiple pregnancy. The term "Gestation" refers to the period between the conception and the birth of the baby foetus , during which time it develops and grows inside the mother's womb. The "Gestational Age" is the time measured from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period to present. It is measured in weeks and days. Note: This is the traditional means of counting the age of the pregnancy.

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