The nuchal fold scan is an ultrasound scan, usually performed at 11-14 weeks. It is the most accurate way of estimating the risk of the fetus having Down’s syndrome or other chromosomal disorders. It differs from the dating scan in that what’s being

I saw the midwife yesterday (I am 8 weeks pregnant) and she explained about the Triple Test for Downs Syndrome and Spina Bifida (free on NHS). But it seems that there is also the Nuchal scan for Downs which costs £180 but is much more accurate

! Why is it not offered more routinely everywhere, surely it can be done at the same time as a dating scan so if hospitals are offering dating scans they should be offering nuchal scans too!

hi i have a nuchal scan booked privatly for monday the 4th of feb, my scan was fine and baby is right size for dates but last year i lost my son to a rare genetic disorder trisomy 18/edwards syndrome.we have been brave enough to try again

Hi Guys!!Just saw the thread for 4D scan place in cornwall and reminded me about my scan in Watford at My UltraBaby. Has anyone been there at all??? Its great - I had a nuchal scan there first and then went back to get a 3D scan done at 26weeks. Its

We decided to take the tests, we also paid for the nuchal scan which is available up unitil wk 14 /5 days its 90% accurate and involves a scan and blood test. This results are quick. I then had to go and see my midwife and have the spina bifida test. All

Hi I was looking for advice please, I have just received my blood test results for downs syndrome and my risks where high 1/25. I have been told its 96% chance that my baby is ok. I had the nuchal fold to which was fine, we are now in a terrible

sample of the amniotic fluid from the womb, with a needle. This test in itself carries a risk of miscarriage.The nuchal scanThere is now a much safer way of testing for Down’s syndrome, called a nuchal fold scan. This is done by ultrasound which

hospital don't offer nuchal scans, so I booked a private scan to put my mind at rest (was actually recommended the private hospital by the NHS!). The scan was expensive, but I think that this was because I had blood tests done too - 200. The consultant I

we had our Nuchal scan we felt like they had a good look and checked everything really thoroughly which really put my mind at ease.The website is www.mums.me.uk I think the gender scan is £80.Hope everything goes well for youx  Hi, had gender scan