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Nasal bone visible? Opinions appreciated!!

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Ivfgottahope · 28/06/2021 13:48

I recently had a CVS test due to my dating scan showing a higher risk for DS. Thankfully it came back clear for all trisonomies.

However whilst waiting for my cvs result I fell down a google rabbithole and am convinced now there’s something wrong with the babies nose. My midwife is brushing it off and I’ve an three week wait until my next scan. I had a private scan over the weekend but baby was facing away so they couldn’t get a clear profile. Attached are a couple of pics and the 4d scan is at 16 weeks. Can anyone tell me if they think I should worry / push to follow up further?

Nasal bone visible? Opinions appreciated!!
Nasal bone visible? Opinions appreciated!!
Nasal bone visible? Opinions appreciated!!
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WoMandalorian · 28/06/2021 14:18

I'm not quite sure what you're worried about exactly when you say something is wrong. What could be wrong with the nose? I can see the nasal bone in the scan picture.
I'm glad you got the all clear from your scan. Congratulations! 💐

Ivfgottahope · 28/06/2021 15:04

Ahhh thank you, that’s instantly made me feel better. I’d convinced myself no nasal bone is apparent! Dr google is the worst

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MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 28/06/2021 22:09

Remember that many baby 'bones' are actually cartilage- they don't fully develop into proper bones till years later. This includes the nose - the amount of actual bone is tiny, even in a toddler.

So you see a lot less bone on the scan/x-ray of a baby - before or after birth - than on an older child/adult.

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