Can professionals identify anomolies in a baby scanned at 14 weeks??

[Chooster]

I know a lot of what I'm about to say is based on paranoia, but I'm wondering if anyone has any insight that could help. Please accept my apologies in advance if any of this touches a raw nerve with anyone.

I lost my last baby late at 21 weeks and I am now 16 weeks pregnant again. Ive already had 4 scans and the consultants have pretty much ruled out the condition that affected my last baby.

However, I have constant paranoia and worry that when I'm going to get bad results from my triple test (results due back in a week) and anomoly scan taking place on the 21st Feb.

As I had a fairly positive nuchal scan I'm not too worried about Down's Syndrome, more things like Spina Bifida.

My question is, my last scan was at 14 weeks, does anyone know if I can take genuine comfort from the fact that no issues were mentioned to me at the time? Or can most problems only be spotted when the baby is 18+ weeks due to the size?

I know I'm looking for re-assurance that may not be possible until I get results from blood tests and scans, but I'd appreciate any thoughts...

I am afraid I don't think they start looking for anomolies until 18-21wks as the feotus just isn't big enough to see the internal organs to asess. I think the 14wk scan is usually just for measurement and sometimes nuchal fold.

I will be happy to be told otherwise though.

Chooster dont know the answer hun.. but thinking of you [hugs]

I think they look for anomolies every time they scan you, but the best time is around 20 weeks. I am having a scan at 16 weeks to check things, but I have been told that it may be too early to see anything.

I know it's worrying, esp after what you have been through but they will be very thorough with you.

Take care of yourself

Thanks guys - I know I'm looking for answers that just aren't available yet, but when you are so worried the time just drags doesn't it!