what to expect @ first antenatal

[hantan89]

Hey ladies im currently 10.3 days pregnant and I have my first antenatal ap on the 22nd this will put me just past 12 weeks. I have no idea what to expect can anyone help me out?
Also have the nt scan the same afternoon?  What to expect at that scan?
Thanks :)

[DADAT47]

The NT scan evaluates a fluid space at the back of the neck called the nuchal translucency. All fetuses have it but if it is thickened at about 3mm or greater it carries a higher risk for chromosome abnormalities or heart defects. You will probably have a blood draw also and another blood draw at 16 weeks. The blood will be analyzed for several substances and their levels in combination with the NT measurement and your age will refine your age related risk for Trisomy 21 and Trisomy 18. Part of the blood draw will check your risk for body wall defects, most commonly spina bifida. Substances include AFP, hCG,, Estriol, PAPP-A, and Inhibin.

[hantan89]

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