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EARLY PREGNANCY SCAN

INTRODUCTION Routine ultrasound examination is an established part of antenatal care if resources are available and access possible. In general, the main goal of a fetal ultrasound scan is to provide accurate information which will facilitate the delivery of optimized antenatal care with the best possible outcomes for mother and fetus. The presence of a new life healthily growing inside you is monitored via an early pregnancy scan also called the viability or dating scan. Purpose of early pregnancy ultrasound scan?

Early pregnancy scans are done to confirm a pregnancy and is performed between 6-11 weeks of gestation. Individuals who perform obstetric scans routinely should have specialized training that is appropriate to the practice of diagnostic ultrasound for pregnant women. Before starting the examination, a healthcare provider should counsel the woman/couple regarding the potential benefits and limitations of the first‐trimester ultrasound scan.

Details of the Dating Scan:

• to check the baby is growing in the right place, by ruling out ectopic pregnancy.

• to confirm the presence of your baby’s heartbeat.

• an accurate way of predicting your due date and confirming the gestation. • to check whether you are expecting more than one baby.

• in case of multiple pregnancies, to assess chorionicity and amnionicity.

• to check your baby’s growth and development.

• to check the pelvic organs.

• to check presence of any internal bleeding

Also gynecological pathologies may be detected during any first‐trimester scan. Abnormalities of uterine shape, such as uterine septa and bicornuate uteri, should be described. The adnexa should be surveyed for abnormalities and masses.

Is prenatal ultrasonography safe during the first trimester? Fetal exposure times should be minimized, using the shortest scan times and lowest possible power output needed to obtain diagnostic information using the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle.

How are Early Pregnancy Scans done?

An early pregnancy scan can be done either transabdominally or transvaginally. Transabdominal early pregnancy scans are performed at 7-11 weeks of pregnancy and are done over the tummy. Commonly these are known as ultrasound scans and is carried out by one of the highly qualified professionals (sonographer) in the hospital.

During the process, the sonographer will ask you to drink a glass of water for a good view of your baby (as bladder helps the ultrasound echoes to reach your womb) and lie on the bed. Then some gel will be applied on your tummy and move a hand-held device (transducer) over the abdominal skin to pick up images of the baby. If the images are not clear, then the sonographer will ask you to go for a transvaginal scan.

During the transvaginal scan, the sonographer places a vaginal transducer comfortably inside your vagina (after lubricating this with plenty of gel). Once the transducer is inside, sound waves bounce off the internal organs and transmit pictures of your pelvis (inside of it) onto a monitor.

How should the scan be documented?

An examination report should be produced as an electronic and/or paper document. Such a document should be stored locally and, in accordance with local protocol, made available to the woman and referring healthcare provider.

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17 Years Old Boy Flees From Home After Impregnating His 2 Sisters.

Shock! as a 17 years old boy flees from home, after he reportedly impregnated his two sisters during the lockdown.

According to a Twitter lady, identified as Rose Berry, who shared the weird and thrilling story, the 17-year-old teenager impregnated his 15 and 13 years old sisters.

Rose Berry revealed that the 3 siblings were home alone throughout the lockdown that lasted for five weeks in…

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Nicki Minaj drop hints about being pregnant

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How fever in early pregnancy causes heart, facial birth defects

Fever in early pregnancy may be harmful. Research in animals suggests some defects could be prevented with a fever reducer. Researchers have known for decades that fever in the first trimester of pregnancy increase risk for some heart defects and facial deformities such as cleft lip or palate. Exactly how this happens is unclear. Scientists have debated whether a virus or other infection source…

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Hello 38 weeks! Griffon will be here within a fortnight and it's starting to sink in more each day how soon she'll be in my arms. I'm thrilled and eager and nervous. Even though this is my second pregnancy, it doesn't make me fearless or an expert. With Atlas I was in labor for 12 hours with all the contractions in my back and my sancrum was out of place. It was a natural water birth. It was beautiful but still painful. I felt uncomfortable pushing, it felt unnatural because they hadn't really explained how to push. Once he was out and looking up at us, I felt the that the labor wasn't that bad. No doubts I'd be able to do it again for my next. As we're striding towards the finish line, I find myself wondering often about how this time will compare to the first. What date will she arrive? How long will the labor be? Will I have a movie "water break"? Will my husband be the one to take me? I want it to be him. I got bigger this pregnancy but I've still stayed small in comparison to average. I've gained 38lbs. Not bad. I think their ideal is 35lbs. The midwives aren't concerned. When out in public, acquaintances and strangers alike are surprised at how far along I am. Many estimate me having 9-12 weeks left and don't hide their shock when told that there's really only 2 weeks remaining. Keep on cooking baby! You'll be here soon enough.

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Does trans!Newt ever have that baby with Hermann?

He has to go off T, which is awful, but at least the tits aren’t going to come back; his nipples feel sore and stiff a lot, but all the milk stuff is gone with the top surgery; and beyond that is just the weight- and that’s fine, Newt can do being fat;

And Hermann- fuck, Newt would do this just to see Hermann so happy; he’s bustling around, organising new furniture, setting up a nursery and he’s smiling so much these days;

They are snuggling on the sofa, the flat still smelling rather strongly of paint;

“Green dude?” Newt leans against Hermann;

“I want to paint trees,” Hermann smiles, “And perhaps you could paint animals- marvellous beasts;”

“Kaiju?”

“Absolutely not;” Hermann’s hand wanders over to rest of Newt’s swelling belly; “I won’t have them scared;”

“Even a little, cute one-″

“A little, cute Kaiju is not a Kaiju;” Hermann leans in, kisses him, “You look gorgeous;”

“Hmm;” Newt smiles, “I’m always handsome;”

“You’re glowing;” Hermann smiles;

Newt cuddles next to him, smiles; “Not gonna be fun when baby decides to come out;”

“If necessary, you can have a caesarian;”

“I’m getting flabby;” Newt moans, pulling on the loose skin on his arms, “I miss T;”