18week U/S - what to expect?

NantucketSunset

I have my 18 week ultrasound tomorrow. What are they looking for?

I had an NT scan at 12 weeks that was normal and we're not planning to find out whether the baby is a boy or a girl, so I assume this is another 'scan' of some kind but just realized I don't know what they'll be looking for. Thanks!

Bandia12

Found a good site that explains some. They check/measure pretty much everything. From bones to organs HTH

https://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/scans/secondtrimesterscans/

amandalea51107

They're just going to measure everything and make sure all looks ok. I loved being able to see all LO's organs and such  

MoniqueJW

we didn't find out the sex either

the 18th week scan is usually called the 'growth' scan

they are checking that everything is growing properly - outside & inside

so for ours they measured baby's limbs, checked the heart, kidneys, stomach, brain, etc. was all visible, they also checked the nose & mouth - that they look like they have grown correctly, etc etc

ours took awhile cause baby was moving around so much - but it's nice to leave knowing that everything seems to be growing correctly

grace416

This is the big u/s they check for measurements, make sure baby is growing on time. They also check for complications. Once they check the health of the baby then its the fun part , team pink or team blue.

NantucketSunset

Thanks very much! This is extremely helpful : )

Bandia - that weblink is great - thanks!

Bandia12

You are welcome hun