Growth and Wellbeing Scan
This ultrasound scan is usually carried out between 32 -36 weeks of pregnancy. The scan is to confirm that the fetus is healthy and growing well. It is strongly advised that pregnancies that are complicated by disorders such as pre-eclampsia, abnormal fetal growth, diabetes mellitus, previous stillbirth, or any other adverse conditions during pregnancy should have the scan. Some obstetricians advise that this scan is offered to all women.
Theaims of the scan are to:
- Measure the size of the fetal head, abdomen and thigh bone and calculation of an estimate of fetal weight
- Examine the movements of the fetus
- Evaluate the placental position and appearance
- Measure the amount of amniotic fluid
- Assess blood flow to the placenta and fetus by color Doppler ultrasound
