Reassurance and Anomaly Scans

During a reassurance and anomaly scan we measure the baby's head, abdomen and thigh bone. These measurements are plotted on a chart giving an estimation of the baby’s growth and weight relative to normal growth rates. In addition we assess the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby. The amount of amniotic fluid around the baby will give an indication of foetal wellbeing.

The baby’s position can be seen i.e. whether it is head down (cephalic) rather than head up (breech). This information can help us evaluate how the baby is orientating itself for the coming delivery.

Using Doppler ultrasound we check the blood flow through the placenta and ensure the growing foetus is getting the nutrients and oxygen it needs. Finally, we record the position of the placenta. This ensures that the placenta is not covering the exit of the uterus which might affect your ability to give birth naturally through a normal vaginal delivery.