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Tiffa scan (Targeted imaging for fetal anomalies) or anomaly scan is done to rule out any structural and chromosomal abnormalities in growing fetus. It is usually done in between 18-23 weeks of pregnancy.

Yes , the scan is safe during 18 weeks of pregnancy. It is done in between 18-23 weeks of pregnancy. It doesn't harm the mother or the baby and it is performed routinely as part of prenatal care.

It is recommended to rule out any structural and chromosomal abnormalities in growing fetus. If any abnormalities are detected, then further management can be done after discussing the significance of the findings with the parents. We can check fetal movements during the scan.

No. The anomaly scan uses high frequency sound waves to visualize images of the baby inside the womb and look for abnormalities. X-rays are dangerous and not used during pregnancy at all.

The scan detects birth defects like-
- celft lip and palate
-spina bifida
- ananecephaly
-renal agenesis
-cardiac defects
-skeletal defects
-exomphalos
-gastrochisis
-Patau syndrome
-Edward syndrome