#level2scan

𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐭? 🤰

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧? Anomaly Scan is a detailed pregnancy ultrasound done between 18–22 weeks. It carefully checks your baby’s: ✔ Brain ✔ Heart ✔ Spine ✔ Kidneys ✔ Limbs ✔ Face & other organs Also checks: ✔ Placenta position ✔ Amniotic fluid ✔ Baby growth

𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲? It is not legally compulsory, but it is strongly recommended by doctors worldwide. Most gynecologists advise it as a very important mid-pregnancy scan.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? This scan can detect: 🔎 Structural birth defects 🔎 Major heart abnormalities 🔎 Brain development issues 🔎 Spine defects 🔎 Abdominal wall defects Early detection = ✔ Better pregnancy planning ✔ Expert consultation ✔ Safe delivery preparation

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐭? If anomaly scan is missed:

❌ Some structural problems may go undetected ❌ Late diagnosis can limit medical options ❌ Delivery planning may become difficult ❌ You may lose the chance for early expert care

It does NOT mean something will definitely be wrong — but you may miss important information.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫?

Best time: 18–22 weeks

After 22–24 weeks: ⚠ Visualization becomes difficult ⚠ Some legal & medical decisions become limited

So timing is important.

𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞?

Yes ✅ Anomaly scan is a safe ultrasound test No radiation No harm to mother or baby

Anomaly scan is not just a “routine scan” — It is a detailed health check for your baby’s development.

Don’t skip this important milestone in pregnancy 💛

📅 Book between 18–22 weeks 👩‍⚕ Consult your doctor for guidance