How Is Microcephaly Diagnosed During Pregnancy?
Microcephaly May Be Diagnosed During Pregnancy with Ultrasound. Microcephaly Is Most Easily Diagnosed by Ultrasound Late in the Second Trimester or Early in...
Microcephaly may be diagnosed during pregnancy with ultrasound. Microcephaly is most easily diagnosed by ultrasound late in the second trimester or early in the third trimester of pregnancy.
How do you know if your baby has microcephaly?
To diagnose microcephaly after birth, your baby's provider measures your baby's head circumference during a physical exam. Head circumference is the distance around your baby's head. Your baby's provider then compares your baby's measurement to that of other babies of the same sex and age.
How do you diagnose microcephaly?
Microcephaly may be diagnosed before birth by prenatal ultrasound. This imaging test uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to make images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds let healthcare providers see the internal organs as they function. They also show blood flow through blood vessels.
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