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Pregnancy scans

What Does an Anomaly Scan Check in the Baby?

The 20-week anomaly scan examines your baby’s brain, face, spine, heart, kidneys and limbs. Here is what each check involves and what it cannot show.

Reviewed14 October 20266 min read

Doctor gently discussing scan findings with a pregnant couple in a clinic

Pregnancy scans

What Happens If an Anomaly Is Found During the 20-Week Scan?

The reassuring part is that a concern raised at this scan is the start of a conversation, not the end of one. No, and this surprises many parents.

Reviewed14 October 20266 min read

Doctor performing an ultrasound on a pregnant woman beside a fetal scan monitor

Pregnancy scans

What Is a TIFFA Scan and When Should You Get It?

A TIFFA scan is a detailed ultrasound of your baby's anatomy, done around 18 to 22 weeks. Find out when to book it and who may need closer attention.

Reviewed13 October 20266 min read

Doctor performing an ultrasound on a pregnant woman with her husband watching

Pregnancy scans

Anomaly Scan vs Normal Pregnancy Ultrasound: Key Differences

An anomaly scan and a routine pregnancy ultrasound answer different questions. Here is how they differ in timing, detail and what each can tell you.

Reviewed13 October 20267 min read

Specialist explaining an ultrasound screen to an expecting couple in a clinic

Pregnancy scans

Can an Anomaly Scan Detect All Birth Defects?

An anomaly scan finds many structural problems in pregnancy, but not all. Learn why some conditions are missed and what a normal result means.

Reviewed13 October 20266 min read

Illustration of a doctor performing a detailed mid-pregnancy ultrasound on a reclining woman

Pregnancy scans

Anomaly Scan in Pregnancy

Anomaly scan or TIFFA scan checks your baby’s development around 18 to 22 weeks. Learn what it examines, its limitations, and what happens after a finding.

Reviewed12 October 202618 min read

Pregnant woman having a growth scan while a specialist explains the screen

Twins and high-risk pregnancy

Twin Pregnancy Complications Doctors Look For

Twin pregnancies need closer watching. Learn which complications doctors check for, from preterm birth to TTTS, and which warning signs need a call to your doctor.

Reviewed12 October 20266 min read

Specialist performing a twin ultrasound on a pregnant woman

Twins and high-risk pregnancy

How Often Do You Need Scans in a Twin Pregnancy?

Twin pregnancies need more scans than single ones. Learn the usual schedule for dichorionic and monochorionic twins, what each scan checks and why timing matters.

Reviewed11 October 20266 min read

Specialist showing a twin pregnancy ultrasound to a smiling couple

Twins and high-risk pregnancy

What Is Chorionicity in Twin Pregnancy and Why It Matters

Chorionicity tells doctors whether twins share a placenta. Learn how it is found, why the first trimester scan is best, and how it changes your care in Trichy.

Reviewed11 October 20266 min read

Two babies in the womb in separate and shared sacs side by side

Twins and high-risk pregnancy

Monochorionic vs Dichorionic Twins: What Is the Difference?

Chorionicity tells whether twins share a placenta. It decides how closely a twin pregnancy needs to be monitored. Learn the difference.

Reviewed11 October 20264 min read

Illustration of a doctor explaining an ultrasound scan to a couple expecting twins

Twins and high-risk pregnancy

Twin Pregnancy

Whether your twins share a placenta decides most of your scan plan. Here's what that means, what each scan looks for, and when a fetal medicine specialist steps in.

Reviewed10 October 202619 min read

Specialist pointing at an ultrasound screen showing two pregnancy sacs

Twins and high-risk pregnancy

When Can Twins Be Detected on an Ultrasound?

Wondering when an ultrasound can show twins? Learn the earliest weeks, how doctors confirm it, why the first-trimester scan matters and what comes next.

Reviewed10 October 20266 min read

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