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04 Sep 2007
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5 Month Scan
Its me again.
What does the 5 month scan entail? Does this also check for downs syndrome and abnormalities?
I heard this is also one of the big scans.
What does the 5 month scan entail? Does this also check for downs syndrome and abnormalities?
I heard this is also one of the big scans.
GynaeDoc
It checks for structural abnormalities of the various organs but Down's syndrome screening is done earlier in the pregnancy.
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