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What Is The Acceptable Range Of Neck Thickness Of The Baby ?

hi, how much the normal range (acceptable ) of nick thickness of the baby?
Wed, 1 Feb 2012
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Nuchal thickness at 24 weeks should be less than 3mm on ultrasound. If it is more than this there is high chance of congenital defects like Down's syndrome, Heart disease. Kindly discuss with your Doctor about the risks.
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What Is The Acceptable Range Of Neck Thickness Of The Baby ?

Welcome to HCM Good Day Nuchal thickness at 24 weeks should be less than 3mm on ultrasound. If it is more than this there is high chance of congenital defects like Down s syndrome, Heart disease. Kindly discuss with your Doctor about the risks.