# Fetal Ultrasound

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/fetal-ultrasound/
- Published: 2020-02-19T00:15:03+00:00
- Author: Developer

Fetal ultrasound can visualise and allow prenatal diagnosis of several features
of development of: follicles in the ovary, the gestational sac, fetus in the uterus,
fetal parameters, and the placenta. 

 Thanks to its non-invasive nature. This prenatal diagnostic tool is not only used
routinely for detection of abnormalities as well as a method of staging (ageing)
and checking growth.

 Fetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy that creates an image of the fetus
in the mother’s uterus, or womb. During a fetal ultrasound, various parts of the
baby, such as the heart, head, and spine, are identified and measured. The testing
may be performed either through the mother’s abdomen (transabdominal) or vaginal
canal (transvaginal). Fetal ultrasound provides a safe way to evaluate the health
of an unborn baby.

###  **Which ultrasound scanner is best for fetal assessment? **

 A dual head convex and transvaginal ultrasound scanner [SIFULTRAS-5.43](https://sifsof.com/product/convex-and-transvaginal-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-5-43/)
is best for fetal assessment. In addition, a Doppler ultrasound, helps to study 
the movement of blood through the umbilical cord between the fetus and placenta.

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.

Determining the gestational age of an unborn baby is another use for fetal ultrasound.
Nuchal translucency screening also involves using this technque. If an amniocentesis
is done, a fetal ultrasound may be used to help with placement of the needle, which
is used to remove a sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.

The following structures should be evaluated during a routine prenatal ultrasound:

 * **Head and brain. **The chambers within the brain (ventricles), distance between
   parietal bones of the fetal head (biparietal diameter), and skin thickness at
   the back of head (nuchal area) are evaluated for defects.
 * **Heart. **The chambers and valves of the heart are evaluated and defects may
   be identified.
 * **Abdomen and stomach. **The size, location, and arrangement of stomach and diaphragm
   are checked.
 * **Urinary bladder. **The size and presence of the bladder is evaluated.
 * **Spine. **Defects may be identified if present.
 * **Umbilical cord. **Three blood vessels should be attached at the front of the
   abdomen.
 * **Kidneys. **Two kidneys should be present on either side of the mid-spine.
 * **Other fetal structures. **Limbs and other parts may also be scanned and evaluated.

Fetal ultrasound is usually done by a [radiologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/radiologist/)
or an [obstetrician](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/obstetrician/).

References: [Fetal ultrasound](https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/fetal-ultrasound/about/pac-20394149),
[Fetal Ultrasound, overview](https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=fetal-ultrasound-92-P09031).

![fetal ultrasound ](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fetal-ultrasound.
jpg)

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