10 to 13 + 6 weeks

An early ultrasound scan between 10 + 0 and 13 + 6 weeks to establish accurate gestational age to facilitate the delivery of optimized antenatal care.

We will perform a detailed scan to look at the size, shape

and condition of the:

Head Present

Cranial bones

Midline falx

Choroid-plexus-filled ventricles

Neck Normal appearance

Nuchal translucency thickness (if accepted after informed

consent and trained/certified operator available)*

Face Eyes with lens*

Nasal bone*

Normal profile/mandible*

Intact lips*

Spine Vertebrae (longitudinal and axial)*

Intact overlying skin*

Chest Symmetrical lung fields

No effusions or masses

Heart Cardiac regular activity

Four symmetrical chambers*

Abdomen Stomach present in left upper quadrant

Bladder*

Kidneys*

Abdominal wall Normal cord insertion

No umbilical defects

Extremities Four limbs each with three segments

Hands and feet with normal orientation*

Placenta Size and texture

Cord Three-vessel cord*

Pre-scan preparation

Full urinary bladder required.

Drink 0.5 Liter (1 pint) clear fluid approximately 1 hour prior to scan time.

Please do not empty your bladder before the examination.