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About Anomaly scan
Hii Dr My anomaly scan was done at 17 week 6days.But I heard that anomaly scan at 20 weeks is more accurate? Is it correct? I was totaly confused. Please give me reply?
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
There is nothing to worry dear 17-20 weeks is okay
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Only if you have gestational diabetes or history of heart disease or previous congenital anomaly in baby or consanguineous marriage you need to take fetal echo at 24 weeks
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Dr. Pushplata Mourya
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It can be done anytime from 18 - 20 weeks of pregnancy, nothing to worry, you are almost 18 weeks...
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Dr. Raajam Murali S R
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes anamoly scan is done around 20 weeks of pregnancy
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