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Why Is Nuchal Translucency Test Done In Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2014
Question: I have completed by 13 weeks of pregnancy yesterday. Attached Is my NT scan report. Please review and give your feedback on the report.Awaiting for your inputs.Is the growth normal? All parts of the body grown? Is this scan different from anomalies scan? I am praying towards the proper & holistic growth of my baby.
I am taking mcbm69 at night.
How many scans are pending for me from now?
Can I start my exercise from now on? I am walking daily to office for about 45 minutes (normal speed). Is this suffice or any other exercises needed? Not finding other complications except nausea at times.
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your reports seems to be normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Congratulation for your pregnancy and wish you a good luck for your future.
I have gone through your reports and everything seems to be normal at this stage of pregnancy.
Fetal growth is normal.
NT( Nuchal translucency) test is done in between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy along with some blood test to see the risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.
In your case it is with in normal limit( less then 2.5) so no need to worry.
To see the baby organs in detailed you have to go for level-2 ultrasonography at 19-22 weeks of pregnancy.
There are some invasive test also- CVS( chorionic villus sampling) and amniocentesis to see and rule out any chromosomal disorder.( more accurate test)- only done if your doctor advice.
You can go for triple marker test along with NT.
-Walking is advisable but strenuous exercise should be avoided.
- do some yoga and meditation
-take healthy and balanced diet
- Take proper rest
- mild nausea is acceptable no need to worry!
- go for routine checkup with your doctor as per advice.
Do not worry!
Enjoy safe and happy motherhood.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa




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Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 minutes later)
Thanks for your reply.Can you please explain about triple marker test ? what is the purpose of this ?My doctor hasnt suggested this test. can this be taken during 14th week?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is a type of screening test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to see you again.

Triple marker test is a type of screening test to see how likely a unborn have a possibility of genetic disorder.( Down syndrome or neural tube defect)
It is combination of three markers-alpha fetoprotein( AFP), estradiol and HCG in blood.
Test performed between 15- 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your query, feel free to discuss further, I feel happy to help you.
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Thanks.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
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Why Is Nuchal Translucency Test Done In Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Your reports seems to be normal. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Congratulation for your pregnancy and wish you a good luck for your future. I have gone through your reports and everything seems to be normal at this stage of pregnancy. Fetal growth is normal. NT( Nuchal translucency) test is done in between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy along with some blood test to see the risk of Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. In your case it is with in normal limit( less then 2.5) so no need to worry. To see the baby organs in detailed you have to go for level-2 ultrasonography at 19-22 weeks of pregnancy. There are some invasive test also- CVS( chorionic villus sampling) and amniocentesis to see and rule out any chromosomal disorder.( more accurate test)- only done if your doctor advice. You can go for triple marker test along with NT. -Walking is advisable but strenuous exercise should be avoided. - do some yoga and meditation -take healthy and balanced diet - Take proper rest - mild nausea is acceptable no need to worry! - go for routine checkup with your doctor as per advice. Do not worry! Enjoy safe and happy motherhood. Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you. Good luck. Regards Dr. Richa