Why is the late fetal morphology test being done at 30-32 weeks of pregnancy?

The period between 30 and 32 weeks is devoted to the so-called late fetal morphology with a Doppler test. With this third examination with the fetal medicine specialist assesses the good overall condition of the fetus at the end of the pregnancy. Doppler ultrasound diagnosis provides information about blood flow in the various vessels of the baby, the umbilical cord and the uterine arteries. The different organs and systems of the fetus are re-evaluated with this test. An assessment is made about how the baby feels in the womb and whether any complications require increased attention of the attending gynecologist and his team during the birth.

In Dr. Shterev Hospital, the late fetal morphology with a fetal medicine specialist is done with the monitoring of every pregnant woman, and it is a part of the algorithm of pregnancy monitoring. If necessary, a fourth highly specialized review - fetal echocardiography can be added.

The three highly specialized examinations with a fetal medicine specialist – first-trimester screening test, fetal morphology and late morphology test with Doppler, are an integral part of the quality pregnancy monitoring. These provide security and the needed calmness to the future mother, and also - to her gynecologist.
The use of fetal medicine is the necessary proof that the pregnancy goes on normally, and the baby is developing in a normal way. If necessary and advisable, and to be sure that your baby has no congenital heart abnormalities, the fetal medicine specialist may direct you to a specialized test - fetal echocardiography.