More about the 20-week ultrasound
At the 20-week ultrasound, the child is larger and more developed than at the 13-week ultrasound. As a result, more details can be seen. The ultrasound operator can usually tell if the child is a boy or girl. You will only be told this if you ask for it yourself. The 20-week ultrasound is a medical examination. The ultrasound operator must tell you everything that can be seen. So you cannot have a partial ultrasound. It is also not dangerous for you or your child. Sometimes an internal (vaginal) ultrasound may also be needed to get a good look at the child. The 13-week ultrasound and 20-week ultrasound are performed by specialized ultrasound technicians. We work together with the ultrasound specialists of Diagnostiek voor U. They are extensively trained and only perform specialized pregnancy ultrasounds. The ultrasounds take place at one of our locations, so we are there for you immediately if any peculiarities are seen during the ultrasound. We have high-end ultrasound equipment needed for these exams. Because it is screening testing there are legal rules for these exams.
The results of the 20-week ultrasound
In 95 out of 100 pregnancies, the result is that there are no abnormalities to be seen. Sometimes the ultrasound operator wants to do another ultrasound if the baby is not in the right position, for example. If the ultrasound operator sees something abnormal, a more extensive follow-up examination at a specialized center will follow if you wish. You can read more information about the 20-week ultrasound on the RIVM website.
The ultrasound technician needs to concentrate well during the ultrasound. And you yourself probably don't want anyone to distract you. Therefore, bring as few other people as possible, one at most. Do not bring children with you.
The 20-week ultrasound is done between 18 and 21 weeks. Preferably between 19 and 20 weeks. This period is the best time to ultrasound the child's organs.
The cost of the 20-week ultrasound and any follow-up tests sometimes comes off your deductible.
The 13-week ultrasound and 20-week ultrasound are done by specialized ultrasound technicians. For this, we cooperate with the ultrasound specialists of Diagnostics for You, who are extensively trained for this purpose and their work consists entirely of performing specialized pregnancy ultrasounds. Unique in Eindhoven region is that these ultrasounds take place at our own locations, so we are always there for you should any peculiarities be seen during this examination.
No, you may not bring children to the screening tests 13-week ultrasound and 20-week ultrasound. Because these can be specialized and sometimes difficult exams, children are not allowed to bring to these ultrasounds. The ultrasound is always done by a specialized ultrasound technician.
- The ultrasound technician must concentrate well during the examination. Therefore, you are not allowed to bring children.
- Do bring your partner or someone else you know well. If the ultrasound technician sees something that could be an abnormality, it is nice to have someone with you.