Scans

Question 1

What is the name of the 12 week scan

Answer 1

Dating scan

Question 2

What are 3 of the conditions the 20 week scan checks for

Answer 2

anencephaly
open spina bifida
cleft lip and palate
diaphragmatic hernia
gastroschisis
exomphalos
serious cardiac abnormalities
bilateral renal agenesis
severe skeletal dysplasia
Edwards’ syndrome, or Trisomy 18
Patau’s syndrome, or Trisomy 13

Question 3

What is the purpose of the dating scan

Answer 3

•how many weeks pregnant you are and work out your due date
•whether you’re expecting more than 1 baby
•that the baby is growing in the right place
•your baby’s development

Question 4

When and why is the combined test done

Answer 4

It is done at the 12 week scan if you have agreed to have a screening for it

Question 5

What does the combined test test for

Answer 5

Edward’s syndrome, Patau’s syndrome and Down’s syndrome