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When can I get the level two ultrasound?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The number of weeks will be counted according to your scan date. So, according to this, your TIFFA (targeted imaging for fetal anomalies) scan will be dated.

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Is breech presentation with hydrocephalus safe at 36 weeks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

How are Down syndrome diagnosis tests done during pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) in toto. At 26 weeks of gestation, the overall growth of the fetus is fine.

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Why is it essential to record fetal heart strips?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thanks for sharing the fetal heart strip.

I am 16 weeks pregnant. Should I consider amniocentesis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A high NT (nuchal translucency) scan, like 3.8, increases the statistical risk for chromosomal problems.

Patient is 89 years old with COPD. Is Hydromorphone a recommended analgesic?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not advisable to withhold pain medication while the patient is on multiple antibiotics for the treatment of sepsis.

My SIL, 29, and 20 weeks pregnant has high IgG. Is it risky?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. However I would like you to answer few questions, so that I can help you better.

My scan at 12weeks and 5days is positive for T21. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. I have reviewed the report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

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I am 23 weeks. Does a 3.6 mm fetal nasal bone mean Down's?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The nasal bone thickness is relevant only between 11 to 13 weeks pregnant scan where it should be less than 0.08 inches.

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Do I need amniocentesis for a 1:69 Down's risk at 5 months?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Usually, quadruple test is done at 16 to 18 weeks. Sensitivity at 19 weeks is doubtful.

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