Asking because there is some history in my husband's family and im a little worried. Im 18 weeks and have my anomaly scan coming up. Does the scan usually show such things ya not?
Yes, certain things can be checked during regular scans like the anomaly scan. My mother always made sure I never missed any scan appointed by the doctor, so please go for your regular checkups.
I remember worrying about every single developmental issue during my pregnancy scans. But the doctors check bone lengths in the anomaly scan and let you know if anything is off, so try to stay relaxed.
Don't stress yourself by reading too many things online, dear. The routine ultrasounds and genetic tests your doctor does are designed to check baby's healthy development, so trust them.
Yes, doctors can usually detect bone growth issues during the detailed ultrasound scans. Just go for your regular checkups and reward yourself with a nice treat afterward to keep your mood up!
Actually yaar, the anomaly scan done around week 18-20 or late third-trimester growth scans can show if the baby's limb bones are shorter than normal. Your gynac is the best person to explain the scan reports.