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ULTRASOUND SCANS

Dear future mother, we provide both basic and specialized ultrasound scans in pregnancy. We use Samsung’s state-of-the-art ultrasound systems and all our doctors are holders of Fetal Medicine Foundation certificates for all types of ultrasound examinations in pregnancy. We follow FMF protocols for fetal examinations and combine 2D with 3D ultrasound scan and assess even subtle anatomical details in order to obtain as precise a result as possible. Throughout the scan, we will keep you informed about the parts of fetal anatomy displayed on the screen. After the scan we will explain to you the results, prognosis and possible further management.

FMF certified

Dear future mother, we provide both basic and specialized ultrasound scans in pregnancy. We use Samsung’s state-of-the-art ultrasound systems and all our doctors are holders of Fetal Medicine Foundation certificates for all types of ultrasound examinations in pregnancy. We follow FMF protocols for fetal examinations and combine 2D with 3D ultrasound scan and assess even subtle anatomical details in order to obtain as precise a result as possible. Throughout the scan, we will keep you informed about the parts of fetal anatomy displayed on the screen. After the scan we will explain to you the results, prognosis and possible further management.

Our ultrasound scans are totally safe both for you and your baby.

Every woman is provided enough time and individual treatment with a full respect for her decision regarding the choice of further management. You are welcome to bring your partner or someone close to accompany you through the examination. A detailed report with the results of the scan will be sent to you by email and in the majority of exams you will also obtain printed images. If you wish you can also have the whole scan recorded on a USB flash disk or DVD.

Basic ultrasound scans

Early pregnancy scan Nuchal translucency scan in 1st trimester Anomaly scan in the 2nd trimester Fetal wellbeing scan in the 3rd trimester

Specialized scans

Genetic ultrasound Fetal echocardiography Doppler assesment of feto-placental circulation Screening for preterm delivery Screening for pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction Multiple pregnancy 3D-4D scan Gender scan

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Early pregnancy scan

Ultrasound scan in early (6 – 10 weeks) pregnancy The aim of this scan is to confirm the viability, determine the number of fetuses present and if the pregnancy is developing normally inside the uterus. Because of the deep position of the uterus in the maternal pelvis before the 8th week the scan must be carried out with an empty maternal bladder using a vaginal probe. From the 9th week it is usually possible, with a full maternal bladder, to perform the scan abdominally. The examination is not painful nor is it dangerous and does not increases the risk of miscarriage or harm to the fetus or mother.

Screening in the 3rd trimester

Fetal well-being scan at 30 – 32 gestational weeks Fetal well-being scan is usually carried out between 30-32 weeks, but it can be also performed later up to the term. Its main aim is to evaluate fetal growth, however there are other aspects which are examined at the same time.

Fetal echocardiography

Specialized fetal echocardiography The aim of specialized fetal echocardiography is to assess fetal heart in subtle details. This scan is usually performed at 20-23 weeks. In case of significantly increased risk of cardiac defects, fetal echocardiography is recommended even earlier, respectively at 12-14 and again at around 16 and 20 weeks. This examination involves measurements of the size of main outflow tract vessels and Doppler examination of the blood flow across the atrio-ventricular valves and aorta with pulmonary artery.

Screening for pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction

Screening for pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction in the first trimester The aim of screening for pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction is to assess the risk of the development of maternal pre-eclampsia and reduced fetal growth due to the placental insufficiency in the second half of pregnancy. This examination is carried out at 11-14 weeks and for our patients it is included in the Nuchal translucency scan in the 1st trimester . However if you haven’t had a Nuchal scan in the 1st trimester at our centre, you can book screening for pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction separately with us.

Multiple pregnancies

Ultrasound scans in multiple pregnancies Multiple pregnancies belong to the group of high-risk pregnancies, because they are connected with increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery and fetal growth restriction. Moreover, monochorionic multiple pregnancies are at increased risk of structural congenital defects and due to the shared placenta also the risk of development of a disease called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and twin-anaemia-polycythaemia-sequence (TAPS). There is also an increased risk of maternal complications such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, anaemia and others

3D-4D scan During the 3D ultrasound we will show you the real appearance of your future baby. Moreover, during 4D ultrasound you can, in-time, observe its movements. Apart from 3D-4D scan we also assess fetal growth and anatomy. We are skilled in the care of complicated cases where additional 3D scanning allows us to perform more precise examinations of the brain, spine, skull, and other organs.