{"id":5392,"date":"2021-11-21T11:45:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T11:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/second-trimester-fetal-anatomy-scan\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T14:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:39:08","slug":"second-trimester-fetal-anatomy-scan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/second-trimester-fetal-anatomy-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"Second-Trimester Fetal Anatomy Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e8efef;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1300px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"text-align:left;\"><p>This ultrasound, usually done when you\u2019re between 20 and 24 weeks pregnant, assesses the fetal growth and anatomy. This scan is used also to determine the baby\u2019s sex and to ensure appropriate fetal growth and well-being. It can also estimate the possibility of developing intrauterine fetal growth restriction, preeclampsia, and preterm birth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0;}@media only screen and (max-width:1177px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0;margin-left : 0;}}@media only screen and (max-width:700px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0;margin-left : 0;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 70px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 25px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column services-inide-column fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;overflow:hidden;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:4px;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-weight:500;\"><h2><strong>What the anatomy scan checks for:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#dddfe8;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>This screening test is a detailed evaluation of all body parts and of vital organs of the fetus, especially of the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head<\/li>\n<li>Brain<\/li>\n<li>Face<\/li>\n<li>Neck<\/li>\n<li>Spine<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal Organs<\/li>\n<li>Chest and lungs<\/li>\n<li>Kidneys and bladder<\/li>\n<li>Heart<\/li>\n<li>Limbs<\/li>\n<li>Reproductive organs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1177px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 4.75%;margin-left : 4.75%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:700px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;margin-bottom : 6vw;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 9vw !important;padding-right : 4vw !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 9vw !important;padding-left : 4vw !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column services-inide-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:4px;color:#2b3575;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-weight:500;\"><h2><strong>What is the purpose of the anatomy scan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#dddfe8;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\"><p>Anatomy scan may be done for several reasons, such as to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm the due date<\/li>\n<li>Check the amount of amniotic fluid<\/li>\n<li>Determine the number of fetuses<\/li>\n<li>Examine the fetal anatomy for abnormalities and blood flow patterns<\/li>\n<li>Observe fetal activity<\/li>\n<li>Measure the length of the cervix<\/li>\n<li>Monitor fetal growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1177px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 2.375%;margin-left : 2.375%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:700px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 2.375%;margin-left : 2.375%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column services-inide-column fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;overflow:hidden;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:4px;color:#2b3575;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-weight:500;\"><h2><strong>How is the anatomy scan performed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#dddfe8;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>To make picture of the inside of your body the sonographer will move a transducer across your belly. The examination takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour; it depends on the mother\u2019s BMI, the number of fetuses, and the fetal position at the time the examination is conducted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70PX;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1177px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:50% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 4.75%;margin-left : 4.75%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:700px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;margin-bottom : 6vw;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 9vw !important;padding-right : 4vw !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 9vw !important;padding-left : 4vw !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch services-inide-column fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;overflow:hidden;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:4px;color:#2b3575;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-weight:500;\"><h2><b>What is the next scan that I should have after the anatomy scan?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#dddfe8;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\"><p>The second-trimester fetal anatomy scan detects approximately 70% of any abnormalities. Doppler ultrasound (well-being scan) is the next step you should have after the anatomy scan. It provides valuable reassurance for expectant parents and essential clinical information, helping to ensure that your baby is developing as expected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professor Petros Nikolaidis<\/strong>, always available for a second opinion, encourages expectant parents to come along with any questions or concerns they have about their pregnancy, providing as much information as possible to allay any worries they may have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70PX;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1177px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:50% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 4.75%;margin-left : 4.75%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:700px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;margin-bottom : 6vw;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 9vw !important;padding-right : 4vw !important;margin-right : 2.375%;padding-bottom : 9vw !important;padding-left : 4vw !important;margin-left : 2.375%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5391,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5392","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5392"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5394,"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5392\/revisions\/5394"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petrosnikolaidis.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}