What does the nuchal translucency scan indicate?

Hello,

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I understand your concern.

A normal fetus's femur length should be more than the 5th percentile. This is not an actual nuchal translucency scan. They have only mentioned femur length. They should also mention crown-rump length and nuchal translucency so that we can predict things better. You should repeat the scan after two weeks and ask them to mention these things also.

I hope this information will help.

Thanks.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Sometimes, the scan might show false lengths due to technical errors or baby position. Crown-rump length and nuchal translucency are within normal limits. No need to worry much; we cannot just increase the femoral length with food or medicine. Along with baby's growth, the length will increase. Till 14 weeks, you should continue with folic acid tablets and take a balanced protein diet. Repeat the scan after two weeks and do an anomaly scan around 18 to 20 weeks.

I hope this information will help.

Thanks.