Why Are Scans SCAN OVERVIEW What to Expect During

Important? Scans
– TIMELINES
Fetal scans are a vital part of pregnancy care. They: Comfortable Process: Scans are painless and non-
Confirm your baby’s growth and health. invasive.
FIRST TRIMESTER (6–13 WEEKS):
Detect potential concerns early for better outcomes. No Special Preparation: Eat light and empty your
Help plan for a safe and healthy delivery. Viability Scan (6–10 Weeks): Confirms pregnancy, bladder before the scan.
heartbeat, and fetal age. Duration: Scans typically take 10–30 minutes.
Note: Provides limited details about fetal health as it’s Challenges: Baby’s position or maternal obesity may
Why Choose Rainbow? too early to detect structural issues. impact scan clarity.
✔ Advanced scanning technology.
✔ Expert radiologists and obstetricians. NT Scan (11–13 Weeks): Screens for Down’s syndrome
✔ Safe and non-invasive procedures. and early abnormalities. After Scan
Important: A positive result doesn’t confirm a condition
but helps identify the need for further diagnostic tests.
Recommendations
Consult your doctor if the scan suggests further follow-
SECOND TRIMESTER (18–22 WEEKS): up.
Maintain regular antenatal visits for you and your baby’s
Anomaly Scan: Examines organs, growth, and placental
health.
health.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
Note: While highly accurate, some conditions may
1. Severe pain or bleeding.
only appear later in pregnancy. Your doctor will guide
2. Reduced baby movements after 28 weeks.
you if follow-up scans are needed.
3. Sudden swelling, headaches, or vision changes.
When in doubt, we’re here to guide you!

THIRD TRIMESTER (28 WEEKS–DELIVERY):

Growth/Well-Being Scan: Tracks size, weight,

movements, and placental health
Note: Close to the due date, weight estimates may vary
slightly due to baby’s size. Rest assured, we use
advanced techniques to ensure accuracy.
 FAQs & Contact

Are scans safe? Yes, ultrasound scans are

completely safe for you and your baby.

Do I need to fast? No fasting is needed. Eat

something light before your scan. FETAL SCANS DURING PREGNANCY:
The doctors were so friendly and made Knowing Now Matters
Can my partner join? Yes, they’re welcome to me feel at ease during my scan. Safe Care for You and Your Baby
be part of the experience.

What happens if a concern is found? Our

doctors will guide you through further steps I trust Rainbow for all my pregnancy
and care. scans – always accurate and caring!

Can gender be determined? No, gender

determination is prohibited by law.

Can I Get Video Footage of The scan? NO

Rainbow scans were quick, clear, and
comforting!
How Long can the scan take? Maximum of 1
Hour based on baby’s position.

Contact Us Our patients are consistently

Rainbow Children’s Hospital – Financial District satisfied with our care and
Address: Survey No 74, Financial District, services.
Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana
500008
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Phone: 08037836515
information.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rainbowhospitals.in
 Scan Overview –
Timelines
First Trimester (6–13
Weeks):
Viability Scan (6–10 Weeks): Confirms
pregnancy, heartbeat, and fetal age.
Note: Provides limited details about fetal
health as it’s too early to detect structural
issues
NT Scan (11–13 Weeks): Screens for Down’s
syndrome and early abnormalities.
What to Expect During
Important: A positive result doesn’t confirm a
condition but helps identify the need for Scans:
further diagnostic tests.
Comfortable Process:
WHY ARE SCANS Scans are painless and non-invasive.
Second Trimester (18–22
IMPORTANT?
Weeks):
Fetal scans are a vital part of pregnancy care.
Anomaly Scan: Examines organs, growth, and No Special Preparation
They: placental health. Eat light and empty your bladder before
Confirm your baby’s growth and health. Note: While highly accurate, some conditions the scan.
may only appear later in pregnancy. Your
Detect potential concerns early for better
doctor will guide you if follow-up scans are
outcomes. needed.
Help plan for a safe and healthy delivery. Duration
Maximum 1 hour depends on baby's

THIRD TRIMESTER (28

position.

WHY CHOOSE RAINBOW? WEEKS–DELIVERY):

Challenges:
✔ Advanced scanning technology. Growth/Well-Being Scan: Tracks size,

✔ Expert radiologists and obstetricians. weight, movements, and placental health Baby’s position or maternal obesity may
impact scan clarity.
✔ Safe and non-invasive procedures. Note: Close to the due date, weight
estimates may vary slightly due to baby’s size.
Rest assured, we use advanced techniques to
ensure accuracy.
After Scan FAQs and Contact
Recommendations
Are scans safe? Yes, ultrasound scans are
completely safe for you and your baby.
Consult your doctor if the scan
suggests further follow-up. Do I need to fast? No fasting is needed. Eat
something light before your scan.
Maintain regular antenatal visits for
you and your baby’s health. Can my partner join? Yes, they’re welcome to be
Fetal Scans During Pregnancy:
Seek immediate medical attention if part of the experience.
Knowing Now Matters
you experience: What happens if a concern is found? Our Safe Care for You and Your Baby
1. Severe pain or bleeding. doctors will guide you through further steps and
care.
2. Reduced baby movements after 28
weeks. Can gender be determined? No, gender
3. Sudden swelling, headaches, or determination is prohibited by law.

vision changes.
Can I Get Video Footage of The scan? NO

How Long can the scan take? Maximum of 1

When in doubt, we’re here to guide you! Hour based on baby’s position.

Contact Us

Rainbow Children’s Hospital – Financial

District

Address: Survey No 74, Financial District,

Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana
500008
Phone: 08037836515
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rainbowhospitals.in