length is measured from head to bottom (known as crown to rump). After that, a skull measurement is more accurate. Check if theres more than one baby. Look at the thickness of the skin folds at the back of your babys neck (called the nuchal fold
lives turned into the saddest when doctors told us they thought Joshua had Down's Syndrome. It was a complete shock. My nuchal fold test at 12 weeks (that tests for Down's) was low risk. They said afterwards we were that very rare one in 12,000 - I
Midwife Nikki says...The scan done between 11 to 14 weeks is called a 'nuchal translucency scan' and measures the fluid in the skin at the back of your baby's neck (the nuchal fold), giving an indication of the risk of Down's Syndrome. The antenatal
abnormalities by examining all the structures of the body. We will also determine the risk of Down's syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. We do this using ultrasound and a blood test.'What tests will I be offered? The nuchal fold translucency test
if screening tests (such as the triple test, or nuchal scan) show that your baby is high risk for Down's.An amniocentesis test may also be recommended if you already have a child with Down's or other genetic/chromosomal abnormality, or if there is a family
's something unusual you'll be referred for further scans.Other tests you might haveIn some areas of the UK you'll be offered these:Nuchal fold translucency scanWhen? 11-14 weeks.Why? This ultrasound scan measures the depth of fluid under the skin at the back
you know if you are expecting more than one baby. Some areas offer you a nuchal translucency scan, which looks for Downs syndrome. 16 weeks Second antenatal appointment. You will have the usual checks on your urine and blood pressure. If a blood
haemorrhage, placenta praevia or vasa praevia, if there is a tight nuchal cord or if the baby is asphyxiated and requires immediate resuscitation.Amanda concludes,“If NICE lead the way in delivering clarity in the management of the third stage whilst taking
