After your first scan
After your first pregnancy scan (dating scan, usually 8–14 weeks), the sonographer will often immediately discuss the findings, confirming the baby's health, heartbeat, and estimated due date.
A report is added to your notes, and if all is normal, you continue with routine antenatal care.
Key Aspects After Your First Scan:
Immediate Results: The sonographer will usually explain the findings, such as the baby's development, position, and, if applicable, the nuchal translucency measurement for screening.
Screening Results: If you had a combined test for Down's, Edward's, and Patau's syndrome, these results may be sent by letter or discussed in a follow-up, not always immediately.
Next Steps: If the scan finds something unexpected, you may be referred for further tests or to a specialist.
Documentation: You may receive a printout of the image to take home.
Future Care: The findings will guide your future care, such as scheduling your 20-week anomaly scan.
If you have not heard anything after a few weeks, or if you have questions, it is recommended to contact your midwife or doctor.
A report is added to your notes, and if all is normal, you continue with routine antenatal care.
Key Aspects After Your First Scan:
Immediate Results: The sonographer will usually explain the findings, such as the baby's development, position, and, if applicable, the nuchal translucency measurement for screening.
Screening Results: If you had a combined test for Down's, Edward's, and Patau's syndrome, these results may be sent by letter or discussed in a follow-up, not always immediately.
Next Steps: If the scan finds something unexpected, you may be referred for further tests or to a specialist.
Documentation: You may receive a printout of the image to take home.
Future Care: The findings will guide your future care, such as scheduling your 20-week anomaly scan.
If you have not heard anything after a few weeks, or if you have questions, it is recommended to contact your midwife or doctor.
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