Detailed explanation of color ultrasound examination of two-month-old fetus
In the process of fetal development, color ultrasound examination plays an important role, allowing doctors to understand the normal development of the fetus in the mother\’s body. So, how should we conduct color ultrasound examination at two months?
Fetal size and development
At two months of age, the size of the fetus is about 2.5 centimeters, and the body proportions are similar to those of an infant, but the head is larger than the body. Through color ultrasound examination, you can see that the fetus\’s limbs have begun to develop, and the fingers and toes have also formed. In addition, the fetal stomach and intestines have appeared, and organs such as the liver, kidneys, and heart have also begun to take shape. By observing the size of the fetus and the development of its organs, you can evaluate whether there are abnormalities in the fetus.
Fetal cardiac function and hemodynamics
Color ultrasound examination can detect the fetal heart function and hemodynamics, including the size of the heart, the number and function of the ventricles, the opening and closing of the heart valves, and the blood flow velocity of the fetal arteries and veins. If abnormalities in the fetal heart are detected, timely intervention is required to reduce the incidence of birth defects.
Fetal neck and abdominal structure
Color ultrasound examination can also observe whether the structure of the fetal neck and abdomen is normal, including the length and thickness of the neck, as well as the condition of the umbilical cord and gastrointestinal tract in the abdomen. If structural abnormalities in the neck and abdomen are found, further examination and treatment are required to avoid affecting the normal development of the fetus.
Gender of the fetus
At two months, color ultrasound examination can determine the gender of the fetus very clearly. If family heritable diseases (such as sex-linked genetic diseases) are considered, screening for fetal genetic diseases can be performed while determining the gender of the fetus, which is beneficial to early detection and treatment.
To sum up, the two-month fetal color ultrasound examination needs to examine the fetal size and development, heart function and hemodynamics, neck and abdominal structure, and fetal gender. This is also one of the important means to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.
