As soon as you reach the 20th week of your pregnancy, your caregiver will order an exam of ultrasound for you. During this exam the ultrasound tech can check the growth of the baby in addition to a number of other routine checks such as the state of the placenta and umbilical cord.

If there are any abnormalities they will be explained to you by a doctor. The ultrasound tech needs to consult with your doctor first about possible causes for the abnormalities seen on the ultrasound scan. This will help to guide the discussion between you and your doctor about any further investigation.

It is also possible to learn about the gender of your child. Be sure to state your preferences regarding the knowledge of the child’s gender!

If the baby cooperates, you can see a lot of your little one. The ultrasound can show the fingers, toes, spine an even a little face.

How did you experience your 20 weeks ultrasound?