12 weeks pregnant ultrasound: One of the 3 particularly important milestones

The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

The period when the fetus is from the 10th to the 12th week of pregnancy is a period of rapid fetal development. At this time, the baby weighs only about 50 grams, about more than 50mm long, but important parts of the body have formed and are increasingly complete, including the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, nervous system. .
Especially, when the fetus is 12 weeks old, the number of neurons and synapses multiply rapidly inside the baby's brain. Therefore, the period from 12 to 18 weeks of pregnancy is the most important period for fetal brain development.

Many parents are concerned about the accuracy of ultrasound at 12 weeks pregnant because at this time the fetus is very small in size and quite light in weight. However, as for the issue of "is an ultrasound 12 weeks pregnant accurate", parents should not be too worried.
In fact, from 12 weeks old, your baby has developed relatively fully in terms of morphology and has reflexes such as bending and stretching the body, stretching the limbs... This is also one of the 03 ultrasound milestones. Important defects are recommended by experts to perform. During this ultrasound, doctors will especially check and screen for early abnormalities of the brain, face, heart, digestive, urinary, extremities and the whole body.
Because your baby is still quite small, a high-end 4D ultrasound system like the GE Voluson E10 will play a very important role in helping doctors at Vinmec detect more than 95% of abnormalities in this period. Packed with the latest technologies, the GE Voluson E10 enables enhanced image quality and penetration for outstanding high-resolution images and easy operation.

This allows the doctor to check the development of the fetus so that he can assess the overall development situation, thereby making timely interventions, especially when detecting abnormalities in the body.
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The body of the fetus in the 12th week of pregnancy has had a remarkable rapid development. The following are important parameters when having a 12-week pregnancy ultrasound to pay attention to:
Expected date of birth This is extremely important information for both mother and fetus, because only when the doctor knows the pregnancy is within How many weeks in the mother's womb, they can assess whether the fetal weight is suitable for the baby's development stage, if there are any problems with the fetal development indicators, when can the pregnancy be carried out? ... 12 weeks pregnant ultrasound milestone will provide the most accurate expected date of birth for pregnant women.
What is the number of fetuses? If a woman has multiples, the number of placentas is an important factor in assessing the risk of multiple pregnancy. On the other hand, after a 12-week period, the determination of placental counts is sometimes inaccurate.

Evaluation of the anatomical structure of the fetus With the development of current fetal ultrasound techniques, about 40 - 50% of cases of fetal malformations can be detected at this stage. In particular, the doctor can assess the risk of congenital heart disease very early. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women should perform ultrasound between 12 and 13 weeks of pregnancy, not too early, because the screening for malformations will not be accurate.
Risk of pre-eclampsia The risk of pre-eclampsia occurs in pregnancy with an rate of about 4.6%, leading to fetal growth retardation, maternal preterm birth and fetal mortality, even death in women. mother. However, by measuring the uterine artery, the blood pressure of the pregnant woman, and performing a baseline blood test, the doctor can screen up to 75-80% of the pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia before they conceive. 34 weeks, with a false positive rate of about 10%.
In addition, the antenatal check-up and 12-week pregnancy ultrasound also help pregnant women screen for many other potential diseases such as thyroid disease, congenital hemolysis, diabetes... thereby helping doctors most effectively assess the health of pregnancy.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of highly qualified doctors Regular check-ups, early detection of abnormalities The package pregnancy helps to facilitate Convenience for the delivery process Newborns receive comprehensive care.

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