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Is Multiple Tiffa Scan Safe During Pregnancy?
hello doctor good morning,am reshmi from india 25yr old am pregnant for 18 week,i had a low lying placenta so doctor yesterday told me for TIFFA SCAN,and doctor also told me that in the 6th month also we can perform it,so i want to knw is it safe to perform twice and its side effects and procedures,we have to drink water for it or not.waiting for ur reply sir
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Hello,
TIFFA scan means targeted imaging for fetal anomalies. It is basically an anomalies scan which is performed around the 20th week of pregnancy, usually as a routine, especially when there is high risk. It can be repeated safely if needed as it involves no radiation. There is no need to fill the bladder as in the first trimester pelvic sonograms. So, you need not drink excess water. In your case, the scan is mostly ordered to look for the placenta. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
TIFFA scan means targeted imaging for fetal anomalies. It is basically an anomalies scan which is performed around the 20th week of pregnancy, usually as a routine, especially when there is high risk. It can be repeated safely if needed as it involves no radiation. There is no need to fill the bladder as in the first trimester pelvic sonograms. So, you need not drink excess water. In your case, the scan is mostly ordered to look for the placenta. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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