When does NHS FASP recommend that the fetal anomaly screening pathway must be completed?

The NHS FASP recommends the offer of an ultrasound scan which is performed between 18+0 to 20+6 weeks to screen for 11 physical conditions. The screening pathway must be completed by 23+0 weeks.

Do they check amniotic fluid at 20-week scan?

It’s not routine procedure . They will check to see that’s there’s enough amniotic fluid for your baby to move freely, though . During the scan, the sonographer will measure parts of your baby’s body, to see how well they are growing.

What happens at a 20-week scan?

This scan takes place between 18 weeks and 20 weeks 6 days of pregnancy and is commonly called the 20-week scan. It is also sometimes referred to as the mid-pregnancy scan. The scan looks for 11 different conditions in your baby and cannot find everything that might be wrong.

What is an anomaly scan at 12 weeks?

This can be called an anomaly scan or mid-pregnancy scan. This scan is routinely offered at this stage to check for abnormalities or anomalies in the baby . For more on why you’ll have a scan and what they’re used for, see our article on What happens at your 12-week scan. What does the anomaly (20 week) scan check for?

When should I have a 20-week ultrasound scan?

The NHS FASP recommends the offer of an ultrasound scan which is performed between 18 +0 to 20 +6 weeks to screen for 11 physical conditions. The screening pathway must be completed by 23 +0 weeks. The purpose of the 20-week screening scan is to identify specified conditions that:

Do all 11 conditions show up on scans?

Most scans show that babies seem to be developing as expected, and none of the 11 conditions are found. If one of the conditions is found or suspected, the sonographer may ask for a second opinion from another member of staff. Scans cannot find all conditions.