Anatomy Scan Information Leaflet
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Anomaly Ultrasound Scanning
The Anomaly ultrasound scan is offered to all women between 20-22 weeks’ gestation.
The anomaly scan service is provided by specialist midwife sonographers and radiographers.
The purpose of the scan is to check the health of your baby, assess the baby’s growth, confirm your due date, assess the amniotic fluid volume and the location of the placenta (afterbirth).
You do not require a full bladder for this scan. The scan takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
You are welcome to bring one support person or partner with you to this appointment.
It is unsuitable for children to attend this appointment.
This scan will be ordered by your midwife/doctor at your first visit appointment and you will receive an appointment letter by post. Please arrive on time for your appointment. If you need to reschedule this appointment please email our administrative team: scan@nmh.ie
Recording devices are not permitted.
This scan checks for major physical differences in the baby although it cannot detect every problem.
In most cases, the scan will show that the baby appears to be developing normally. However, in some cases the sonographer will identify or suspect a concern surrounding the development of the baby that requires a referral to a fetal medicine specialist.
It may be challenging if the baby is lying in an awkward position or moving around a lot or if you are above average weight or your body tissue is dense. There are some cases when a repeat ultrasound is ordered.
This scan will be ordered by your midwife/doctor at your first visit appointment and you will receive an appointment letter by post.
Please arrive on time for your appointment.
If you need to reschedule this appointment please email our administrative team: scan@nmh.ie