Why Are Gender Baby Scans On A Rise In The Uk?
Baby ultrasound scans are an integral part of all the three trimesters of pregnancy. It starts from the moment you find out about your pregnancy and lasts until the third trimester. The ultrasounds have their significance in all three trimesters. In short, the purpose and result of the ultrasound scan can vary in the three trimesters accordingly. First Trimester: The first trimester lasts for the initial three months of pregnancy that is done to check that the embryo is developing inside the womb and not somewhere else. It also confirms the number of embryos, calculates the gestational age and the baby’s due date. Second Trimester: The second-trimester ultrasound is performed from 18 to 20 weeks to check whether the baby’s development is normal or not including the spine, limbs, brain, internal organs, etc. The size, location of the placenta and the baby’s gender can also be established. Third Trimester: The third-t...
