3rd Trimester Scan
Growth & Well-Being Assessment (22 weeks - Birth)
What is a fetal growth assessment ultrasound?
A fetal growth assessment is typically performed in the late second and the third trimester of pregnancy. The aim of this examination is to assess:
1. The fetal heart activity and rhythm
2. The presentation of the fetus (ie head, breech, transverse)
3. The fetal size and growth pattern
4. The amount of amniotic fluid around the fetus
5. The position of the placenta
6. The blood flow through the umbilical artery (and when indicated blood flow within the fetal brain or liver)
7. The activity and behaviour of the fetus.
8. The length of the cervix
9. The presence and position of any uterine fibroids
