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Importance of an Early Pregnancy Scan in Coventry

by Tom Elline Ultrasound babyscan clinic

One of the most critical ultrasound scans in pregnancy is the early pregnancy scan, which confirms the pregnancy and ensures the baby is growing normally. It may be repeated after a few weeks to track your baby's usual growth and to ensure that the heartbeat is heard and regular.

Why should you do it?

There are various reasons why an early pregnancy scan is recommended.

It is seldom offered as a routine scan on the NHS unless there are complications, such as discomfort, vaginal bleeding, or a history of miscarriage in a prior pregnancy.

Private Ultrasound specialists think that having an early pregnancy scan as a routine scan in each and every pregnancy is critical. This is due to a number of factors.

  • An early pregnancy test will confirm your pregnancy.
  • It will reveal if your pregnancy is normal or ectopic. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the egg is fertilized in the Fallopian tube rather than the uterus.
  • It can tell you if you're expecting a single child, twins, or even triplets.
  • It is critical that it detects the fetus's normal heartbeat. 

Your Sonographer can compute the conception date and, as a result, certify your delivery due date based on the size of the baby.

As heartbreaking as it may seem, statistics reveal that many pregnancies terminate in the first trimester. An Early Pregnancy Scan in Coventry examination may help avoid problems in the first trimester by providing regular supervision and progress tracking. No other test can be as reliable in monitoring a pregnancy at such an early stage as an ultrasound scan.

When will it be possible?

An early pregnancy scan may be conducted beginning in the sixth week of pregnancy, or six weeks following your last period date, to confirm your pregnancy and ensure that everything is well with your baby. It may also be done again till the 14th week.

Any earlier than the sixth week is not recommended, since the fetus may not have matured enough to have a detectable heartbeat, and hence the findings of the scan may be deceptive.

To summarize

Knowing your baby's gender before birth is a choice that may impact the second part of your pregnancy but not the gender of your kid. While many parents choose not to announce it due to the surprise aspect and the delight of anticipation, there are many others who can't wait for the big day and prefer connecting with their kid by referring to it as a 'he' or a 'she.'


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