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NT scan on 10th week
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Im 10 weeks pregnent , my doctor suggested to go for NT scan this week . Is 10th week correct time to take NT scan?
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You can do between 11-13weeks 6days
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NT SCAN Is done from 11 - 14 weeks
11 - 12 is the most ideal period
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Go for scan during the above period i.e 11-12 weeks
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This is a screening test which we advise for all the pregnant women
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Hello! I completely understand why you want to be sure about the timing of your scans. Let us clarify the exact timeline for you so you get the most accurate results possible for your baby.
To answer your question directly: 10 weeks is generally considered a little too early to actually perform the NT scan.
Here is exactly why the timing needs to be so specific:
The Ideal Window: The strict medical window for an accurate NT scan is between 11 weeks and 13 weeks plus 6 days of pregnancy.
The Size of the Baby: For the radiologist to correctly measure the fluid at the back of the baby neck, the baby must have a Crown Rump Length measuring between 45 millimeters and 84 millimeters. At exactly 10 weeks, the baby is usually just a little too small, which can lead to incomplete or inaccurate readings.
Why your doctor might have mentioned it now:
They likely want you to book the appointment this week so you can secure a time slot for next week or the week after, when you are officially in the correct window.
If your pregnancy dating is based only on your last period, your doctor might suspect you are actually measuring a little further along than 10 weeks.
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Please call your clinic or diagnostic center and ask them to schedule the actual ultrasound for when you are between 11 and 12 weeks pregnant. Aiming for the 12th week is usually the absolute best time for the clearest pictures.
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Nt scan is done from 11 weeks before 14 weeks
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NT scan to be done between 11-13+6weeks
NT scan is a very important scan
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Hey usually nt scan is done between 11 - 13 weeks . So wait for 1 week atleast
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Dr. Thrupthi Reddy
Infertility Specialist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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U can get it done from 11-13+6 weeks
But best to be done around 12-13 weeks
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Do it at around 12-13 weeks
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Dr. Harshitha Dhavala
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Is any corrected expected date of delivery given at ur 8 or 9 weeks scan.
Ideal time- 11 to 13 +6 weeks.
But as a fetal medicine, we prefer doing NT scan at 12 to 13 weeks.
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go conform ur exact gestational age.
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get ur NT scan booked at 12 to 13 weeks gestation week
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Ideally between 11 to 13 weeks.
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Dr. T Meena
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
No. Ideal time to take NT scan is between 11 weeks 3 days and 13 weeks 6 days.
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