Therefore, the first trimester can be referred to as the ‘’trimester of differentiation and development’’ and the second and third trimesters be referred to as ‘’trimesters of growth and maturation’’ (Curry & Tempkin, 2011: 392-345). The second trimester scan, called a detail scan or a Fetal Anomaly (FA) scan, is commonly performed at 18 – 22 weeks of pregnancy. According to, D’Addario, the second trimester ultrasound scan remains an important screening tool for detecting fetal abnormalities. This scan also allows the sonographers to confirm onter-uterine pregnancy, gestational age, fetal number, placenta location and maturity. In order to maximise the detection rates of fetal abnormalities, the ultrasound operator must have sufficient and specific training in the detection of
Therefore, the first trimester can be referred to as the ‘’trimester of differentiation and development’’ and the second and third trimesters be referred to as ‘’trimesters of growth and maturation’’ (Curry & Tempkin, 2011: 392-345). The second trimester scan, called a detail scan or a Fetal Anomaly (FA) scan, is commonly performed at 18 – 22 weeks of pregnancy. According to, D’Addario, the second trimester ultrasound scan remains an important screening tool for detecting fetal abnormalities. This scan also allows the sonographers to confirm onter-uterine pregnancy, gestational age, fetal number, placenta location and maturity. In order to maximise the detection rates of fetal abnormalities, the ultrasound operator must have sufficient and specific training in the detection of