A comprehensive ultrasound to evaluate your baby’s anatomy, growth, and development during pregnancy.

A Standard Fetal Anatomy Survey is a diagnostic ultrasound examination that evaluates fetal anatomy and development while also assessing important aspects of the pregnancy. Detailed images and measurements are obtained to evaluate your baby’s structures, growth, and overall development.

What’s Included

• Diagnostic ultrasound evaluation

• Interpretation by a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician

• Finalized diagnostic report

• Printed ultrasound images to take home

What This Ultrasound Evaluates

During your examination, ultrasound imaging and measurements are obtained to evaluate fetal anatomy and the pregnancy. The examination may include:

• Fetal position and presentation

• Fetal biometric measurements

• Estimated fetal weight (EFW) and growth

• Head and brain structures

• Face and profile

• Spine

• Heart and cardiac structures

• Chest

• Abdomen and abdominal organs

• Kidneys and bladder

• Arms, legs, hands, and feet

• Placental location and appearance

• Umbilical cord and cord insertion

• Amniotic fluid

• Cervical assessment when clinically appropriate

• Other clinically appropriate findings

The ability to visualize individual structures can vary depending on gestational age, fetal position, maternal anatomy, and other factors. If all required anatomy cannot be adequately visualized during the examination, follow-up imaging may be recommended.

When Should I Schedule?

A Standard Fetal Anatomy Survey can typically be performed between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. For optimal visualization of fetal anatomy, First Cherished Moments recommends scheduling between 20 and 22 weeks whenever possible.

You may schedule a Standard Fetal Anatomy Survey independently or based on a recommendation from your healthcare provider.

Preparing for Your Appointment

No special preparation is typically required for a Standard Fetal Anatomy Survey.

After scheduling, you’ll receive an email with important pre-appointment information and paperwork to review. All required forms will be completed and signed in the studio at your appointment.

Your Results

Your ultrasound will be performed by a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and submitted for interpretation by a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician.

Your sonographer cannot provide or interpret diagnostic findings during your appointment. Once the examination has been reviewed, a finalized diagnostic report will be provided according to your selected report-delivery preferences and can be shared with your healthcare provider.

Please Note

Ultrasound findings may occasionally require additional imaging, follow-up, or further evaluation by your healthcare provider. A Standard Fetal Anatomy Survey does not replace routine prenatal care or an established relationship with an obstetric healthcare provider.