What Is the Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound?
October 19, 2023
You’ll have plenty of tests over the next nine+ months to make sure your pregnancy is progressing well, and the nuchal translucency ultrasound is one you can expect to have in your first trimester.
"The nuchal translucency scan looks at and measures the fluid behind baby’s neck and under their skin via ultrasound. Essentially, this measurement is used to assess baby’s chances of having genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, such as trisomy 21 (also known as Down Syndrome and congenital malformations, such as heart defects and skeletal issues," says Dr. Rachel Danis.
To learn more about this test, who should get one, and how to undertand the results, click here.