Pregnancy requires a lot of examinations, which are of great significance for the growth and development of the fetus. They can help to understand whether there are any abnormal conditions in the fetus. The examination items for each stage of pregnancy are different, and pregnant women should undergo examinations at the appropriate time. NT examination is also one of the prenatal examinations. So, can NT examination see the appearance of the fetus?
NT examination cannot show the appearance of the fetus. NT examination is performed between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy, usually through B-ultrasound. At this time, the fetus has not fully developed, so the appearance of the fetus cannot be seen. Moreover, NT examination mainly checks whether the fetus is Down syndrome. If you want to see the appearance of the fetus, you can wait for 4D screening to understand.
When pregnant women undergo NT examinations, they usually do not need to go on an empty stomach. Pregnant women can have breakfast without overeating, and there is no need to hold their urine during the examination. The fetus is still too small before 11 weeks of pregnancy, but gradually develops after 14 weeks and may absorb excess body fluids, which is not conducive to examination. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women to do it between 11-14 weeks to avoid inaccurate results.
NT examination also requires fetal cooperation. If the fetal position is not good, it is difficult to see the specific situation, so pregnant women can walk back and forth before undergoing the examination. If the fetus cooperates well, the examination will be faster. Pregnant women should maintain a relaxed state as soon as possible and not be too nervous, so that the fetus can also relax.
