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Is Anomaly Scan Taken At 20th Week Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2015
Question: Hi mam now I am 18 weeks 1 day pregnant as of today(last period December 2nd). My doctor suggested to take anamaly scan on around 25-30th April (20.5 weeks). One of my friend that it will be taken on 20th week. Pls clarify our doubt.

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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be taken anytime between 18 - 22 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Glad to know that the pregnancy is progressing normally.
See, an anomaly scan is taken anytime between 18 - 22 weeks.
So taking it around 20.5 weeks is perfectly fine, you can take it anytime between 18 - 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Hope this clears the confusion.
All the best
Take care.
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Is Anomaly Scan Taken At 20th Week Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Can be taken anytime between 18 - 22 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello again. Glad to know that the pregnancy is progressing normally. See, an anomaly scan is taken anytime between 18 - 22 weeks. So taking it around 20.5 weeks is perfectly fine, you can take it anytime between 18 - 22 weeks of pregnancy. Hope this clears the confusion. All the best Take care.