Early Pregnancy Screening for Your Baby's Healthy Development
The Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan is an important first-trimester ultrasound that helps assess your baby's early development and the risk of certain chromosomal and structural conditions. At Sattva The Fetal Medicine Centre, we provide advanced NT Scan services using high-resolution ultrasound, comprehensive fetal assessment, and personalized maternal-fetal care to support a healthy pregnancy from the very beginning.
What is an NT Scan?
An NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency Scan) is a specialized ultrasound performed during the first trimester of pregnancy, between 11 weeks and 13 weeks 6 days. It measures the fluid-filled space at the back of the baby's neck (nuchal translucency) and is combined with maternal age and blood test results to estimate the risk of certain chromosomal conditions.
The scan also provides valuable information about the baby's growth, heartbeat, early anatomy, and overall pregnancy health. Early identification of potential concerns allows timely counselling, appropriate follow-up testing when needed, and personalized pregnancy care for the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby.
The Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan is performed during a specific window in the first trimester to provide the most accurate assessment of your baby's development and the risk of certain chromosomal conditions.
At Sattva The Fetal Medicine Centre, we provide comprehensive NT Scan and first-trimester fetal assessment services using advanced ultrasound technology, personalized pregnancy care, and expert maternal-fetal medicine guidance to support a healthy pregnancy journey.
Specialized first-trimester ultrasound to assess nuchal translucency and evaluate the risk of certain chromosomal conditions.
Comprehensive ultrasound examination to confirm fetal viability, pregnancy location, and early fetal development.
Combined ultrasound and screening assessment to estimate the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and support informed pregnancy care.
Accurate pregnancy dating using Crown-Rump Length (CRL) along with detailed evaluation of the baby's early anatomy.
Personalized risk assessment with expert genetic counselling to help families understand screening results and available options.
Specialized assessment of twin and multiple pregnancies, including chorionicity determination and early pregnancy planning.
Early evaluation and close monitoring for women with high-risk pregnancies or underlying medical conditions.
Individualized counselling, follow-up pregnancy monitoring, and ongoing maternal-fetal care based on your screening results.
At Sattva The Fetal Medicine Centre, we use advanced ultrasound technology during the NT Scan to perform a comprehensive assessment of your baby's early development, ensuring accurate measurements and detailed evaluation of important fetal structures.
Precise measurement of the fluid-filled space behind the baby's neck to assess the risk of certain chromosomal conditions.
Accurate measurement of the baby's length to determine gestational age and confirm the expected due date.
Evaluation of the fetal nasal bone as an important marker during first-trimester screening.
Confirmation of normal fetal cardiac activity and assessment of your baby's heartbeat.
Assessment of the baby's developing brain to identify normal early growth and development.
Detailed evaluation of the fetal spine and limbs to assess normal skeletal development.
Examination of the placenta for its location, appearance, and early development.
Assessment of amniotic fluid to support evaluation of your baby's early pregnancy environment.
Confirmation of singleton, twin, or multiple pregnancies with assessment for appropriate pregnancy management.
Find answers to common questions about NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency Scan), first-trimester screening, and early pregnancy assessment at Sattva The Fetal Medicine Centre.
Yes. The NT Scan is a safe, non-invasive ultrasound examination performed during early pregnancy. It does not harm the mother or the baby.
No. An NT Scan estimates the risk of certain chromosomal conditions. If the risk is higher than expected, your doctor may recommend additional diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis.
Most NT Scans take approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on the baby's position and the information that needs to be assessed.
Yes. The NT Scan is performed during the first trimester to assess early fetal development and estimate the risk of certain chromosomal conditions, while the anomaly scan is performed later in pregnancy to evaluate the baby's detailed anatomy.
Yes. NT Scans are recommended for IVF pregnancies as part of routine first-trimester prenatal screening to assess early fetal development and pregnancy health.
