# Fetal Morphology Assessment: FMA

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/fetal-morphology-assessment-fma/
- Published: 2019-11-14T13:08:32+00:00
- Author: Developer

**The Fetal Morphology Assessment (FMA) **is a procedure that consists of performing
a **fetal ultrasound** to detect **abnormalities in its morphology**. This procedure
is done in the **first and second trimester of pregnancy**.

**Congenital anomalies** are a significant cause of death and life-long poor health.

So it’s important to use a **High Accuracy Ultrasound Scanner** and to take note
and action if the ultrasound shows **anomalies or defects in the fetus’ morphology**.

###  **Which ultrasound scanner for Fetal morphology assessment? **

The early detection and management of these conditions have been shown to improve
fetal outcomes, as the **ultrasound scanner **is the frontline modality for early
detection of **congenital anomalies due to its high sensitivity, non-ionizing nature,
cost-effectiveness and availability.**

Hence, we’ve designed the **Wireless Double Headed [SIFULTRAS-5.43](https://sifsof.com/product/convex-and-transvaginal-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-5-43/)
Ultrasound Probe** specifically for **OB/GYN** applications. Fetal structural conditions
might affect pregnancies.

Routine screening for **Fetal Morphology Assessment** by ultrasound has become a
part of standard prenatal care throughout the world and has significant implications
for the remainder of the pregnancy, for delivery, and for postnatal care.

![Fetal Morphology Assessment Ultrasound Scan FMA](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/
uploads/2019/11/Ultrasound-Scan-FMA.jpg)

During the first semester, the doctor uses the **transvaginal ultrasound** to perform
this operation, since the fetus is in its early development stages.

And at the** second semester** the doctor can operate using the low frequency Convex
Ultrasound Probe.

This application consists in evaluating the **Head and Brain** of the fetus (**ventricles,
distance between parietal bones of the head…**).

Also, on **the Heart (Heart Chambers and Valves)**, the **Abdomen and Stomach (Size,
location, diaphragm morphology…)**, the **Urinary bladder, the Spine and Kidneys**…

Multiple birth pregnancies carry a higher risk than single birth pregnancies, and
ultrasound allows for confirmation of multiples.

Likewise, accurate and safe examination of each fetus is made possible with fetal
ultrasound.  

Reference: [Value and Diagnostic Efficacy of Fetal Morphology Assessment Using Ultrasound](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6787725/).

![Fetal Morphology Assessment Ultrasound Scan FMA](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/
uploads/2020/01/fetal-morphology-assessment.png)

 * ![Convex and Transvaginal Color Double Head WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-
   5.43 main](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SIFULTRAS-5.43-Double-
   head-color-doppler-ultrasound-Transvaginal-and-convex-300x300.jpg)
 * Convex and Transvaginal Color Double Head Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-
   5.43

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